Sermons & Worship from December 2023

By Dr. Marc Smithers. Marc lives in Belfast with his wife, Ailie, their two kids, and their border collie, Fly. He attends the Sojourner’s Mennonite Fellowship in Belfast, NY and serves on its leadership team. He holds a master’s in higher education and a doctorate in organizational leadership. He currently works as a grants researcher after serving fourteen years in student affairs. Scripture: Thessalonians 5:16-24

By Sarah Jacoby Murphy. Sarah earned a B.A. from Houghton University and M.Div from Duke Divinity School. She has spent most of her career working in the nonprofit sector and has a particular interest in the areas of immigration and the environment. Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Today is the second Sunday of Advent, and in many traditions each of the four Sundays of Advent explores a different theme of the season: these themes vary, but commonly they are hope, peace, joy,…

By Reverend Michael Jordan. Rev. Jordan is the Dean of the Chapel at Houghton University and teaches on worship, spiritual formation, Biblical studies, and Christian leadership. He is an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church and has two decades of pastoral experience in church and educational settings. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17