An outstanding writer and preacher shares with readers a different
approach to the season: four verse sermons on characters from the
Christmas narrative (Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise
men), each accompanied by a chapter providing relevant background
material on the featured character. It's an intriguing combination
that lends itself equally well to preaching or to Bible studies --
for example, you can build a four-week Advent program around the
poems. And there are four suggested orders of service provided that
emphasize the message of the sermons. In a "lessons and carols"
format, they're perfect for Christmas Eve -- but they also work
well for Advent gatherings or potluck dinners. You'll find a
variety of ways to use these creative and thoughtful meditations
that portray familiar characters in a fresh, new way.
"Carter's sermons are an eruption of ingenious images, powerful
experiences, and inventive connections. The result of interplay
between creativity and fidelity, they are a splash of wildflowers
growing in rich and loamy soil."
Thomas G. Long
Bandy Professor of Preaching
Candler School of Theology, Emory University
"I appreciated your last book of sermons. Iola and I have been
reading the chapters as we travel on the road. They give us great
comfort and inspiration. Thanks "
Dave Brubeck
"Here's a preacher who knows how to swing, and a musician who says
something every time he plays."
Eugene L. Lowry
McElvaney Professor Emeritus of Preaching
St. Paul School of Theology
"This preacher is about as creative as they come."
Thomas H. Troeger
Peck Professor of Preaching and Communication
Iliff School of Theology
The senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Clarks Summit,
Pennsylvania, William G. Carter has received national recognition
for his preaching and writing, with sermons and articles appearing
in "Journal for Preachers," "Presbyterian Survey," "Preaching,"
"Lectionary Homiletics," "The Christian Ministry," and "Best
Sermons 7." In 1999 and 2000, he was selected to preach on "The
Protestant Hour," an international radio ministry that reaches over
two million listeners each week. He frequently leads workshops for
pastors on homiletical themes and practices. A graduate of
Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and the State University of
New York at Binghamton (B.A.), Rev. Carter is also a highly
regarded jazz pianist, composer, and arranger who has studied and
performed with such noted artists as Dave Brubeck, Phil Woods, and
Bob Brookmeyer. He is the pianist and leader of the Presbybop
Quartet, which has recorded two CDs of original material plus jazz
versions of favorite hymns. Carter has traveled widely presenting
contemporary worship services and frequently weaves his music into
his ministry. This is his fourth CSS book.
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