January 8, 2023 Worship

THIS SUNDAY we will be talking about the Magi who were seekers. They sought wisdom, they sought the divine, they sought fortunes to tell the future. Their seeking leads them to Jesus, the newborn king of another culture and religion. And yet, their seeking is also what protects them from Herod’s deception and harm. After the Magi go home by another way, Joseph is visited again by an angel in his dream. This time, the angel brings a warning, and like before, Joseph heeds the message. Fleeing from Herod’s massacre, Joseph and Mary seek refuge in Egypt; they remain there, living as immigrants, until Herod dies. Like the Magi, may we seek the divine and be willing to journey closer to God. Like the Holy family, may we seek safety for all families who are under threat. This new year and every year to come, let us keep seeking—wisdom, justice, and a better world.

We also have special music this Sunday as Elise Witt will be joining our own Lisa Farnsworth.

Elise Witt is a singer-songwriter based in Atlanta, Georgia. She serves as Director of Music Programs at the Global Village Project, a school for teenage refugee girls in Decatur GA. Elise Witt’s concerts and workshops create and connect singing communities around the globe. For more information about Elise’s workshops and classes, visit www.elisewitt.com