The Dramatic History of the Vineyard – Midweek Advent Service

Israel is God’s vineyard, but she bore no fruit and her enemies destroyed her. So God determined to rescue his vineyard by sending his son to be the supreme vintner, but also to become himself the true vine.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Order of service:

Midweek Advent Service, Dec 6, 2023

Readings:

Psalm reading is from Psalm 80

Gospel Reading is from John 15:1–17

Songs and Hymns:

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Text: Latin c. 12th cent, tr.John Mason Neale
Tune: French, 15th cent
Public domain

Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us

Text: Hymns for the Young, 1836, 4th ed., London, alt.
Tune: William B. Bradbury, 1816–68.
Text and tune: Public domain.

The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

Text: John Brownlie, 1859–1925, alt.
Tune: Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second, 1813, Harrisburg, ed. John Wyeth
Text and tune: Public domain

Recording:

Audio:

Video:

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Announcements:

Wednesday, Dec 6:

Midweek Advent Service: 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM

Saturday, Dec 9:

Women’s Bible Study: 9 AM

Downstairs.

Sunday, Dec 10:

Worship Service: 9 AM to 10:15 AM

Sunday School: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

Youth Confirmation: 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM

Downstairs.

Discovering Christianity Class: 6 PM

If you’re interested in joining St. James, looking to learn more about the Bible and Christianity, or just want to hang out and talk about theology, let Pastor Aaron know.