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Christmas Eve December 24, 2024

12/24/2024

Readings: Luke 2:1–20

Introduction: “Look, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. And here is a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” Come worship with us as we praise God for the birth of Jesus Christ!

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Fourth Sunday of Advent December 22, 2024

12/22/2024

Readings: Micah 5:2-5a / Luke 1:46b-55 / Luke 1:39-45

Introduction: Cradle and cross are inextricably connected on the fourth Sunday of Advent. Between a lovely tribute to the little town of Bethlehem and Mary’s magnificent song of praise, the letter to the Hebrews reminds us in no uncertain terms that Christ’s advent is for “the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” It is the kind of tension in which the church always lives as when in holy communion—with high delight—“we proclaim the Lord’s death.”

Sermon: Pastor Kathryn Gulbranson

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Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2024

12/15/2024

Festival Choir Sunday!
Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:1-20

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Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2024

12/8/2024

Readings: Malachi 3:1-4 / Luke 1:68-79 / Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]

Introduction: In winter’s deepest night, we welcome the light of the Christ child. Isaiah declares that the light of the long-promised king will illumine the world and bring endless peace and justice. Paul reminds us that the grace of God through Jesus Christ brings salvation to all people. The angels declare that Jesus’ birth is good and joyful news for everyone, including lowly shepherds. Filled with the light that shines in our lives, we go forth to share the light of Christ with the whole world.

Today we will enjoy our children's presentation of The Truth About Christmas.

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First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2024

12/1/2024

Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16 / Psalm 25:1-10 / Luke 21:25-36

Introduction: Advent is about the “coming days.” God’s people have always lived in great expectation, but that expectation finds specific, repeated enunciation in the texts appointed for these four weeks. The ancients anticipated a “righteous Branch to spring up for David.” The Thessalonians awaited “the coming of our Lord Jesus with all the saints.” Jesus’ contemporaries hoped for the time “to stand before the Son of Man.” With them we eagerly await the coming days: another Christmas celebration, a second coming, and the advent of Christ in word and supper.

Sermon: Pastor Kathryn Gulbranson