In Malachi 4:1–2, God speaks to people whose hearts have grown heavy under the weight of sin, fear, and waiting. This week’s sermon reminds us that Malachi’s message is ultimately a cry we still echo today: “Stir up our hearts, O Lord.” The prophet points forward to a day when healing, joy, and righteousness will rise like the sun—God’s promise that darkness will not have the last word.
In the coming of Christ, that promise becomes reality. We live as people who have seen both the Sun of Righteousness and the Son of God. Because of His love revealed at Christmas, we leap for joy, confident that Christ lightens our burdens and renews our hearts with His grace.
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 72:1–7
- Old Testament reading is from Malachi 4:1–2
Songs and Hymns:
- It Came upon the Midnight Clear
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Text: Edmund H. Sears
Tune: Richard S. Willis
Public domain - Magnificat
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Text: Luke 1:46 (ESV), public domain.
Tune: David Schack (b. 1947), © 2006 Lutheran Service Book, used with permission,
LSB Hymn License no. 110001220. - Hark the Glad Sound
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Text: Philip Doddridge, 1702–51
Tune: Thomas Haweis, 1734–1820
Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
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- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Wednesday, Dec 10:
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- Midweek Advent Worship Service (Pastor Bill Engfehr): 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
- Thursday, Dec 11:
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- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Saturday, Dec 13:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- Sunday, Dec 14:
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- Worship Service (Rev. Tony Boos): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Sunday School: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstaris..
- Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstairs.
- Wednesday, Dec 17:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- The Virgin Birth (Ep132)
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The biblical claim that Jesus was born of a virgin continues to be controversial. How can such an impossible thing be believed by modern people? But its impossibility is precisely the point – God does whatever he wants, even when it can’t possibly happen. Chuck and Aaron discuss this great event and its larger meaning in this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.
- Holiday Youth Group Schedule
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Please mark your calendars:
- Advent/Christmas Schedule
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Holiday Worship Schedule Sunday, Nov. 30 – First Sunday in Advent 9:00 AM Wednesday, Dec 3 – Fellowship Dinner 6:30 PM Sunday, Dec. 7 – Second Sunday in Advent 9:00 AM Wednesday, Dec 10 – Midweek Advent 6:30 PM Sunday, Dec. 14 – Third Sunday in Advent 9:00 AM Wednesday, Dec 17 – Midweek Advent […]
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