William Holman Hunt, The Light of the World; Oil on canvas; between 1851 and 1856.
“Glory to God in the Highest” (Gloria)
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our journey of Advent and preaching series entitled "Canticles of Christmas" This fourth week of the series I preached from Luke 2:8-20 on the angels' song of praise, traditionally known as the Gloria. You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the entire series …
Eastbrook at Home – December 18, 2022
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we continue the journey of Advent and our preaching series entitled "Canticles of Christmas." Here is a prayer for this fourth Sunday of Advent from The Book of Common Prayer: Stir up your power, O Lord, …
Art for Advent 3: Hugo van der Goes, “Portinari Triptych” (detail)
Hugo van der Goes, Portinari Triptych (detail); Oil on panel; 1476-1478.
An Angel at the Altar: Zechariah’s Encounter with Gabriel
William Blake, The Angel Appearing to Zacharias, pen and black ink, tempera, and glue size on canvas; 1799-1800. an angel at the altarheaven's glory shatters earth's sanctitya voice indescribable yet understandablea promise of hope unimaginableconfusion for old Zechariah"our age – my wife – a baby – God – now?"his call and God's responseno utterance or …
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