Author: HRPC Office

As we heed the warnings of our government officials, Hunting Ridge Presbyterian Church will suspend worship services for Sunday, March 15th and Sunday, March 22nd. History has shown us that social distancing helps to mitigate the risk of spreading the virus, and it is our religious and social responsibly to protect the most vulnerable around us.

It is our sincere hope to be back together in worship and fellowship as soon as it is safe to do so. Until that time we will host a call-in worship service.

Beginning at 10:50am, you can join us by calling 605-313-4813, and then entering 9862613 when prompted. Worship will begin at 11am. 

(Please mute your phone so that everyone can hear.)

Financial contributions can be made on our website  by clicking the “Give Now” button or you can hold it until we meet again in person.

The church office will remain open during this time to assist and support all in need.

Let us all continue to pray for our sisters and brothers both locally and globally who have been impacted by this virus.

Matthew 1:18-25                                                                          12.22.19

There is a division among us.  We have it at our house.  You may have it at yours.  Some people love to get surprised by a Christmas gift, trusting that the giver will know what will bring joy to the recipient.  Others prefer to give gift suggestions to the giver, ensuring that the gift will be exactly what is needed or desired.  I want to take a little poll this morning to see just how divided we are as a large group.  I am going to ask you to raise your hand if you prefer being surprised by a gift or if you prefer receiving an item that you have requested.    (raise hands)

God is the kind of giver who likes to surprise!  God did not select Mary because of anything she had done.  There was no contest to see who could bear the Son of God that she won because of her charisma or good looks or caring heart.  God selected Mary as a vehicle to surprise the world with an intervention of hope.  To say the least, Mary was surprised.  Her family was surprised.  Her neighbors were surprised.

God did select Joseph because he was of the family of David.  Our gospel writer spends the first 17 verses of this gospel of Jesus Christ documenting how Joseph is a member of the historic families of Israel, name after name after name, all the way back to Father Abraham.  Then we find out that Joseph is going to miraculously be the father of this child even without human conception. Continue reading “Where Hope Grows” →