1st January 2023

Readings:
Isaiah 63:7-19
Matthew 2:13-23
 
When Herod realized that the visitors from the East had tricked him, he was furious. He gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its neighborhood who were two years old and younger—this was done in accordance with what he had learned from the visitors about the time when the star had appeared. (Matthew 2: 16)
 
Our recorded sermon explores a bit more about King Herod.
​Watch it here: https://youtu.be/KNXpXY0To_w

Almighty and merciful God,
Whose Son became a refugee and had no place to call his own;
Look with mercy on those who today are fleeing from danger,
homeless and hungry.
Bless those who work to bring them relief;
Inspire generosity and compassion in all our hearts;
and guide the nations of the world towards that day when all will rejoice in your Kingdom of justice and of peace;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.