IN WITH THE NEW Carl Wilton Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church December 31, 2017,  1st Sunday after Christmas, Year B Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Luke 2:22-40   “Simeon took [Jesus] in his arms and praised God, saying, ‘Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation…’” Luke […]

  A BABY CHANGES EVERYTHING Carl Wilton Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church December 2, 2017; Christmas Eve Luke 2:1-7   “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger…” Luke 2:7           “Joseph, son of David,” says the angel, “do not be afraid to […]

THE ROAD AHEAD Carl Wilton Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church December 17, 2017; Non-lectionary sermon Psalm 25:1-10; Mark 1:1-8   “…the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight…’” Mark 1:3   So, where do you begin the story of Christmas? If you’re the Gospel-writer Luke, […]