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Sunday school & Bible Class at 9:00am
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OUR EARLY CHILDCARE MINISTRY
serves families in our community by giving the children a quality preschool educational program in a caring and Christian environment. Little Lambs excels in preparing children for learning and for life.
FOR CHILDREN
6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OLD
“LET EVERY HEART PREPARE HIM ROOM”
A 25 day Advent devotional
TODAY'S DEVOTION
TODAY'S ADVENT DEVOTION: Day 22
Light to the Nations
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1–2
Today I’ve been thinking about ‘shadows’. Simply put, a shadow is created by anything that blocks the light, and we live in a world full of shadowy places. In our lifetime, we have seen light removed and shadows growing. Measures taken to block prayer in schools, removal of the 10 commandments from public places, and we have allowed so many dark things to grow in our culture and to entertain us. No wonder we have seen a shadowy growth of violence, hatred, and evil in our land.
The season of Advent begins in the dark. Isaiah spoke to a people who also once knew the light but saw darkness grow in their land. Yet into that shadowed place, God made a promise: a great light will shine.
This light is not earned or discovered; God graciously gives it to us. God does not wait for the darkness to lift before acting. Instead, He enters it! Wow! The promise of Isaiah points beyond one nation and extends to all peoples—anyone who finds themselves surrounded by darkness, finds light because Jesus enters our world.
Just as light is silent, so our Savior silently is born in a manger’s darkness. Yet this promised Light changes the dark world around Him and makes shadows disappear. Darkness and shadows are dispelled wherever the Light shines!
Prayer:
God of light, shine into the dark places of our world and in our lives. When in a dark place, remind us to open up Your Word. It’s like lighting a candle in the darkness. Amen.
Love,
Pastor Dan
A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
WE INVITE YOU TO OUR CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE THIS WEEK AT 6:30PM
IF YOU HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN, THEY CAN DRESS UP IN BIBLICAL COSTUME AND JOIN THE OTHER CHILDREN AT THE MANGER UP FRONT WHERE WE WILL SING 'AWAY IN A MANGER'
A BEAUTIFUL SERVICE FULL OF CHRISTMAS HYMNS AND CONCLUDED WITH A CANDLIGHT VIGIL. YOUNG CHILDREN ARE OFFERED A GLOW STICK THAT THEY CAN TAKE HOME.
EGG NOG AND TREATS AFTER SERVICE.
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As we go through life, each of us needs a place where we can connect. Where we can come into the presence of God and worship Him, where we can receive spiritual strength and guidance for the week ahead, and where we can belong to a caring group of people who can encourage us along the way.
The people of Faith Lutheran Church have been moved by the love of God. In Jesus Christ, we have found peace and purpose for life. In each other we have found the joy of a Christian family.
Wherever you are in your life, there is a place for you at Faith Lutheran Church. We look forward to meeting you and to the possibility of celebrating life and the love of God together. Please, come and be our guest.
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