The Modern Monastic Order Of Saint Simon of Cyrene

As with 9/11 and the Virginia Tech shootings, we will remember where we were and what we were doing on Friday morning of December 14th, 2012.  We will remember how and what we felt.  Especially since this season focuses so much on children and families, the tragedy in the Connecticut elementary school is especially painful.  On behalf of the Trinity Baptist Church Family, I offer my deepest sympathies and devout prayers to all who have lost friends and loved ones.  Also remembering those who have been affected by other senseless losses in this time that is supposed to be for comfort and joy.  Through Christ, we can still have these great gifts.

Giving Reasons for Rejoicing

Luke 1:39-45

(introduction) Mary and her role in Christianity is debated by different churches

(antithesis) All three Christian perspectives agree that she had an extraordinary pregnancy (angelic announcement  vv.28-38, reaction of the unborn vv. …