On this third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Tim tells the story of the angels appearing to the shepherds and telling them of the birth of the Messiah. The shepherds are invited to come and see this new thing that God was doing. The Christmas story gives us hope for a better future, while challenging us to be involved in shaping that future. The sermon text is Luke 2: 8-20; the reading of the scripture is included in the podcast. The Rev. Tim Schaefer, pastor, preaching.