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Alleluia! Prepare the way of the Lord.
All flesh shall see the salvation of God. Alleluia!
All flesh shall see the salvation of God. Alleluia!
Gospel Acclamation for the 2nd Sunday in
Advent
Happy New Year! December 2 is the start of the new church
year, as we begin to anticipate and long for the birth of the Christ child at
Christmas. In anticipation of the birth,
John the Baptist comes forth calling for us to prepare the way of the Lord with
the discipline of repenting of sins.
This repenting of sins is not just saying, “I’m sorry.” Instead, the repenting of sins calls us to
change our ways of thinking only about ourselves but to think and act for those
others with whom we are connected in Christ.
This Christ child who is coming dangerously calls us to realize that
life, following Him connects us to a life of service.
Service
that will be shown in many and various ways, donations to food pantries,
service at shelters, visiting the shut-ins, and in ways too numerous to
count. At Amazing Grace, our mission is
to join God at work the world. This
mission is not a one day event, but something we are called to every day. As people connected in Christ, we reach out
to one another, our community, and our world.
Many exciting things are happening at
Amazing Grace this month.
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Sat.,
Dec. 1, 10 AM – 12 Advent & Christmas decorating with pizza following
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Sun.,
Dec. 2, 8 AM worship with communion.
10:30 AM worship with communion.
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Sun.,
Dec. 9, 8 AM worship with communion.
10:30 AM worship with communion.
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Sun.,
Dec. 16, 8 AM worship with communion.
10:30 AM worship with communion.
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Sun.,
Dec. 23, 8 AM worship with communion.
10:30 AM worship with communion.
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Mon.,
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve
4:00 PM
Christmas Preludes
4:30 PM
worship with communion
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Mon.,
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve
10:00
PM Christmas Preludes
10:30
PM worship with communion
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Sun.,
Dec. 30, 9:30 AM worship with communion –
One Service
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Also, please watch the bulletin for an
opportunity to sing Christmas Carols with our neighbors at Inver Glenn senior
living.
In December, Pastor Chris leads
worship at Inver Glenn and at the Good Samaritan Center. Volunteers to share music or simply
conversation are always welcome, for more information contact Pastor Chris.
In December we have many musical
opportunities for fellowship and worship leadership in our choirs for all
ages. Please check the Amazing Grace
Opportunities Booklet or call the office to find a choir to connect with. For information about the sanctuary choir or
leading the congregation in new hymns or praise songs you may connect with
Susan Young, Sanctuary Choir Director, or Brad
Pipal either at church.
Connected
in Christ, joining God at work in the world
Chris
Kinney & the Worship and Music Ministry Team
I write newsletter articles for my home church, Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, which may be found here:
7160 South Robert Trail
Inver Grove Heights,
Minnesota 55077
651-455-0093
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