God with Skin On: Cycle C Sermons for Advent / Christmas / Epiphany Based on the Gospel Texts

Publisher Marketing: In these nineteen Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany gospel sermons, pastors can find ways to help expose to their congregations the truth that can transform the world: living a life that serves as light and hope. Reverend Andrews says "it is a privilege and joy to reveal a God with skin on -- a fleshy word that gets up off the pages of the Bible and walks into our lives." "God With Skin On "for Cycle C by Susan Andrews will help any pastor looking for: - fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts - preaching illustrations - a clearer understanding of scripture passages - adult study and discussion groups - personal devotions and Bible study on each Sunday's readings. Some of the sermon titles in this book are: - The Future Present (Luke 1:39-45 [46-55]) - How Intelligent Is God's Design? (Matthew 2:1-12) - Holy Happiness (Luke 6:17-26) Susan R. Andrews, who recently retired as the General Presbyter at the Hudson River Presbytery, is the daughter and granddaughter of Presbyterian pastors. A graduate of Wellesley College, Andrews received her M. Div. from Harvard Divinity School and her D. Min.from McCormick Theological Seminary. Before her present position, Andrews had served as a parish pastor for many years in three different congregations located in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Susan enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and her grandchildren. Contributor Bio:  Andrews, Susan R Susan R. Andrews has been pastor of Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, Maryland, for 15 years, and was named Preacher of the Year by Lectionary Homiletics in 2000. Active in presbytery and General Assembly ministries, she was elected Moderator of the 215th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in May 2003. Andrews holds degrees from Wellesley College (B. A.), Harvard Divinity School (M. Div.), and McCormick Theological Seminary (D. Min.). A prolific writer, she has been published in Lectionary Homiletics, Christian Century, and Christian Ministry.