January 2013 - Page 2 of 2 - Libertyville Covenant Church

“We Have Come to Worship Him”

Matthew 2:1-12 (click to display NIV text)
January 6, 2013 (Epiphany)
Pastor Dwight A. Nelson

“Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’ Herod: ‘As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.’ “

In the season of Epiphany, the church celebrates the manifestation of Christ to all the world. So the first text in this season is the story of the Magi who come from the East, probably from Babylonia, to see Jesus and worship him. They have no knowledge of scripture, no connection with the Jewish community. They come from a different culture and a very different religious tradition. But they are attracted to Jesus. Jesus is the Savior, the Messiah for the whole world. Read more

January 6, 2013/0 Comments/by Steve Larson

New Sunday School Series: Developing Sticky Faith for the Whole Church

Front Page, Kids & Youth, News

You are invited to join us for a four week series that will alert us to some of the growing concerns facing the church today and two of the leading strategies that can help a church like Libertyville Covenant develop deep and lasting faithfor the entire church. Each session has a video component from some of the leading voices in our country who are addressing these growing concerns facing the church. Our sessions will entail health conversations and hands on experiences! High School Students are invited to participate in the first two weeks of the series, January 6th and 13th. Please consider joining this important conversation!