Biblical Texts for Sunday, December 3, (First Sunday in Advent):

 

Focus Text:

Mark 13:24-37

First Reading:

 

Isaiah 64:1-9

Epistle:

1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Gospel:       

The Coming of the Son of Man                                    

Mark 13:24-37

24[Jesus said:] “In those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. 28“From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 30Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 31Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. 32“But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. 34It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. 35Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the cock crows, or in the morning— 36lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. 37And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”

 

Daily Devotions:

 

Lutheran Hour Ministries, Link: https://www.lhm.org/dailydevotions/default.asp

 

Special Announcements: 

 -          Reminder about inclement weather and church functions: Our policy for bad weather cancellations has been to cancel morning Bible studies, etc. when local schools close. Evening meetings and events will probably continue, as long as road crews are out and a storm is not intensifying. Sunday services, as well as Advent and Lent midweek services, are seldom cancelled. However, do not attempt to drive if your local conditions are poor and you are uncomfortable driving in the weather!

 

Upcoming Schedule:

 

Sundays

Young Adult Bible Study Sunday, Nov. 5 - 9:30 AM "Wonderfully Made"

Worship Services at Church  - 11:00 AM (began on June 21, 2020). Please see the Church Re-opening Letter and Plan for more information.

Outline for Worship Service available for download each week. Click on "Sermons" on the Menu Bar. (Outlines and Sermons are listed according to date.)

Sermons available for download each week. Click on "Sermons" on the Menu Bar.

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Monday

Family Night - Mon.,Dec. 4, 5 PM Potluck & White Elephant Gift Exchange

 

Tuesdays

Bible Study is postponed until further notice

LWML Quilting at 10:30 am

Ladies Bible Study postponed until January 9. Questions: Contact Sharon Hopkins 

 

Wednesdays

Movie Night Resumes - Wednesday, January10