Natalie's Grace Notes

  Service of Worship Eastern Parkway United Methodist Church December 20, 2020 Rev. Natalie Bowerman, Pastor   Let us pray: Creator, we thank you that you have made all that we see, and have ordered it according to your purpose and plan.  We acknowledge that you fashioned this world and all the stars we see in the night sky. You named the stars as you hung them in the heavens; yet you care far greater for us.  Help us to embrace the purpose and plan that you have for our lives; to embrace the order of our days, so that we can walk with you every step of the way. May we delight in your creation and give glory to your name for all that we have in all that you created.  For your beautiful name we pray, amen. Matthew 1: 18-25 Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit...

  Service of Worship Eastern Parkway United Methodist Church December 13, 2020 Rev. Natalie Bowerman, Pastor   Let us pray: My soul magnifies You, Lord,      and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Thank You for looking on my humble estate!     Thank You for blessing me and mine through the submission of Mary             and the incarnation of Jesus. You have done great things for me,     and holy is Your name. Your mercy has been poured out on me,     and to the next generation, too. Show Your strength in my life and in the lives of those I love;     Scatter the proud; Bring down the mighty from their thrones     and exalt the humble; Fill the hungry with good things,     and turn the hearts of the rich to be generous and kind. Come to the aid of all Your servants, Lord; ...