{"product_id":"the-light-of-bethlehem-shines-on-sermons-and-childrens-messages-for-advent-and-christmas-paperback-1","title":"The Light of Bethlehem Shines on: Sermons and Children's Messages for Advent and Christmas - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas a. Pilgrim\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe impact of the miraculous event of the incarnation continues -- and the light of hope that appeared in the darkness of that night in Bethlehem two thousand years ago still shines on us today, even in the midst of life's most difficult situations. Illustrated with poignant stories and anecdotes, these powerful messages celebrate the heartwarming joy of Christ's coming, and demonstrate how we can rely on the Lord to serve as our steady lighthouse while we navigate the shoals of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis seven-part series for Advent, Christmas Eve, the Sunday after Christmas, and Epiphany Sunday provides a comprehensive seasonal resource for busy pastors and worship planners. Each chapter includes a sermon, a children's message, a candle lighting response with scripture reading, and a pastoral prayer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter titles include: \u003cbr\u003e - In The Darkness Of Despair -- Isaiah 9:2-7\u003cbr\u003e - In The Darkness Of Suffering -- John 1:1-13\u003cbr\u003e - In The Darkness Of Oppression -- Luke 2:1-5\u003cbr\u003e - In The Darkness Of Fear -- Luke 2:6-11\u003cbr\u003e - In The Darkness Of Anxiety -- Luke 2:12-17\u003cbr\u003e - In The Darkness Of Uncertainty -- Luke 2:17-20\u003cbr\u003e - In The Darkness Of Suspicion -- Matthew 2:1-12 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas A. Pilgrim\u003c\/b\u003e, the senior pastor of First United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Georgia, has served several United Methodist congregations in the North Georgia Conference since 1966. He is the author of six other books, including \u003ci\u003eThey Came Together In Bethlehem\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Man From Galilee\u003c\/i\u003e (CSS). Pilgrim has served on mission trips to Puerto Rico and Costa Rica, and his travels have included eight trips to the Holy Land as a tour host\/leader. He is a graduate of LaGrange College and Candler School of Theology at Emory University.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 x 8.36 x 6.18 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42589107060832,"sku":"9780788023347","price":29.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/UENya1phbTRQcmZncnNqMFlVT3Q4Zz09.webp?v=1771300568","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-light-of-bethlehem-shines-on-sermons-and-childrens-messages-for-advent-and-christmas-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}