Isaiah 40:1-5. The arrival of the Messiah will be witnessed by everyone, “all flesh shall see it.” This simple idea expands the promised coming to all people, in an inclusive, all-encompassing vision. Every valley, not just a few, will be exalted, and every mountain and hill, not just a few, will be made low. Our preparing for Messiah’s arrival is done in community.
Pastor's Note
Ascension Sunday
Dear Friends at Manchester UMC, Unfortunately, the surrounding culture has taken some of Christianity’s best stuff. This reality is mostly for commercial gain. We don’t have to go too far into a Walgreens around Eastertime to discover a whole aisle devoted to Easter candy and stuffed bunnies. Christmas is even
