So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:22-23)
Jesus, we really need to experience and know your presence with us.
Father, come and fill us anew with your Holy Spirit so that we can know Jesus’ presence in our lives.
Holy Spirit, move in our hearts today. Let this truly be a day of Advent — of Jesus coming into our lives. Thank you.
A word received: Give me your burdens.
STUDY GUIDE: SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON 14, December 19, 2010
Lectionary A, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Theme Verse: “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Readings: Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 1:1-7; Isaiah 7:10-17; Psalm 24
Memory Verse: Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. (Matthew 6:33)
Next Week: No Sunday School Dec. 26th or Jan. 2nd. Lessons for Jan. 9th: Matthew 3:13-17; Acts 10:34-38; Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 89:1-29
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25
A word received: I long for my people to have a heart like Joseph. Listen to me; accept my guidance.
Epistle: Romans 1:1-7
(verse 1) A word received: I want my people to be separated to me and my gospel. I want them to know and live out that separation — to be in the world, but not of it.
Old Testament: Isaiah 7:10-17
A word received: I want the birth of my son to be a sign to you of my love for you. I want you to see him as a sign pointing to me.
Psalm: Psalm 24
(verse 6) A word received: I want you to be of the generation who seek my face. Turn to me; I AM waiting.
Sunday: 24, 29 * 8, 84; Isaiah 42:1-12; Eph. 6:10-20; John 3:16-21
HC: 24; Isaiah 7:10-17; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
Monday: 61, 62 * 112, 115; Isaiah 11:1-9; Rev. 20:1-10; John 5:30-47
Notes from the Front Line
***** Christ Church Schenectady Prayer Table Report, December 18, 2010, 9:20 -10:20 A.M. Torre Bissell, Mark Plasko and Carol MacNaughton.
+–indicates received wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina
State Street:
+Christine — Restoration of hearing
+René and +Bilmare — Should they get married? They wanted to know, “Is it of God?”
+Debra (regular) — Blessing on her family (She is going to visit them in New York City for Christmas. She took four crosses to give them.) She said it has been two years since she has had an epileptic seizure. We prayed that she would be protected from this.
Torre — fell and bruised his hip earlier in the week.
Bill (regular, across the street) — we prayed for protection from epileptic seizures.
+Gloir and +Alana (daughter about age 11)
+Paula (regular) — just buried a 22 year old nephew who was attacked and killed. Prayed for relief of hip pain.
+Chuck — “For my kids.” He took crosses for his two daughters.
+Crystal and +Michael (boy) — She also took a cross for her husband.
+Jordan (boy) and +Autumn (girl) — Both kids were about 11 or 12. They wanted prayer for their family.
Albany Intercessor
