Word for the Weekend - January 4

This weekend we celebrate Epiphany - on January 4th. Yes, we used to celebrate Epiphany as the Twelfth Day of Christmas and in many places that's still the case. In the United States, however, the feast is transferred to Sunday.

You will find the readings and background material on them here and similar help for children preparing to hear the Word this weekend here.

Have you ever wondered why the gospel on Epiphany is always the same text? It's because Matthew's is the only gospel that tells the story of the visitors from the east. The illustration at the left (artist: He Qi) shows the magi being warned in a dream to return home by another route. Last year at Epiphany, faithful reader Jack'sSon sent us the lyrics of James Taylor's Home By Another Way and this year I've found the audio for this great song. H/T again to Jack'sSon!

-ConcordPastor