Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore

The congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will begin a six-part series on the First Sunday of Advent, focusing on the earliest days of Jesus, beginning with his miraculous conception and following the biblical witness of his infancy and childhood until he was 12 years old. The 10:30 a.m. worship services gather at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. All are welcome.

The sermon messages for this six-part series, delivered by the Rev. Murray D. Finck, bishop emeritus of the Pacifica Synod, will look at Jesus’ first 12 years through the eyes and life of Joseph, the carpenter from Nazareth and the faithful husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. He was the earthly father of the child born to be the savior and Messiah of the world. Bishop Finck will take the congregation through the biblical passages which tell about Joseph, a vital and essential figure in the early days and years of Jesus’ life. Beginning with the angelic announcement of Jesus’ conception, the story of Joseph will help the congregation comprehend the miracles, prophecies, hopes and dreams, the humble birth, and the fulfillment of God’s promises as the long-awaited Son of God joined humanity for the sake of the world God so deeply loves. The series will end on the Day of Epiphany, Jan. 6.