FIRST SERVICE OF THE NEW YEAR led by Suzanne Nockels
John 1 1-18 FOMO a new word in the English Dictionary meaning Fear of missing out there is alway disappointment when you find out you have missed something that was really important – John foretold the birth of the Messiah but when this happened He was not recognised by the masses until much later and not even by all when His life ended. What event are you looking forward to in 2020 that yo cannot possibly miss ?? Matthew 2 1-12 The Three Wise Men wanted to offer homage to the King so went to Jerusalem to Herods palace. (In those days it was customary to offer homage to a new King so he would not invade your country) The star eventually led them to the baby and they offered him their gifts but they did not tell Herod where He was because he had lied when he said he wanted to worship the baby too – sometimes we pretend homage to Christ too it is easy to pay homage to the wrong person. To look in the wrong place. When we pay homage to Him we receive His blessing. Jesus told his disciples to go out into the world not following the star but Him. Shall we do the same ?