Proposition: Much of the folklore and even the traditions around Christmas… well, really, “It Doesn’t Make Any Difference.” However, the essence of Christmas – that God has come to us in the flesh in Jesus Christ – makes all the difference!

Christmas Eve Worship
December 24, 2009

A TIME FOR SILENT MEDITATION
CALL TO WORSHIP  responsive
Sing a new song, all the earth, for God’s gift of light and love.
Bless God’s name and proclaim God’s salvation.  “Glory to God in the highest!”
Unto us a child is born; in a manger the grace of God appears.
We rejoice in Christ’s coming, and [...]

Longest Night Service
Remembering Those We Miss at Christmas

Sunday, December 20, 2009 – 4:30 p.m.

Central Presbyterian Church
726 S. 55th Street
Omaha, Nebraska

LONGEST NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE
Worship Leader:  Steven W. Plank

Gathering Music and Reflection
The Spirit is breathing.
All those with eyes to see,
women and men with ears for [...]

Our lives and our days are not to be filled with dread, worry, anxiety, and strife. But can we have “Joyful Living in Times Like These?” That is God’s desire, and God’s gift, for us.

One of our church members forwarded this email to me.  Although I’m not usually one who forwards things on, I thought this one was particularly worth sharing at this time of year…
 
It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season.
How I personally [...]

Trite or not, “The Greatest Gift” that we are given, and that we are entrusted to share, is the gift of love. It is the blessing that the world needs so much.