God calls John the Baptist to proclaim a message of repentance. This message rings out to us still today: To prepare our hearts and our lives for the coming of the Lord.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Jonathan Lange.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 66:1–12
- Old Testament reading is from Malachi 3:1–7b
- Epistle reading is from Philippians 1:2–11
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 3:1–18
Hymns:
- Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending
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Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: Thomas Olivers
Public domain - Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
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Text: Johann Olearius, tr. Catherine Winkworth
Tune: Trente Quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551, Geneva
Public domain - On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry
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Text: Charles Coffin; tr. composite
Tune: Michael Praetorius
Public domain - Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
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Text: Liturgy of St. James, 5th century
Tune: French, 17th century
Public domain - My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
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Text: Edward Mote
Tune: William B. Bradbury
Public domain - What Is This Bread
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Text: Frederic W. Baue
Tune: Jean Neuhauser Baue
© 1991 Fred and Jean Baue, used with permission, LSB Hymn License no. 110001220 - Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
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Text: Charles Wesley
Tune: Rowland H. Pritchard
Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Dec 5:
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- Bible Study: 9:15 AM
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Adults meet in the Sanctuary. Children meet downstairs.
- Tuesday, Dec 7:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Youth Group: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, Dec 8:
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- Advent Worship Service: 7 PM
- No Zoom Bible Study (The Screwtape Letters)
- Saturday, Dec 11:
- Sunday, Dec 12:
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- Congregational Meeting: 11:30 AM
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We will have a congregational meeting . Those who wish to attend in person can meet in the Sanctuary at that time. We will also broadcast online for those who are unable to attend in person. We will address the following:
- 2022 Budget–drafts may be found in the narthex or may be requested from the church office.
- 2022 Elders and Deacons
- Christmas Blessings
- We are excited to have been asked to sponsor six local families for Christmas through our Madison County Elementary Schools Mission. This is an amazing opportunity to share our blessings, and since the suggested gifts are modest, there are many opportunities to participate. You are invited to sign-up online at St. James Lutheran Church Madison County Children’s Ministry SignUpGenius. If you are interested in donating, but do not have access to the online sign-up, please contact Cheryl in the church office for a list of items needed.