Jesus’s authority shown in healing!

In Deuteronomy God promises to raise up a prophet like Moses, who will speak for God; in Psalm 111 God shows the people the power of God’s works. For the church these are ways of pointing to the unique authority people sensed in Jesus’ actions and words. We encounter that authority in God’s word, around which we gather, the word that prevails over any lesser spirit that would claim power over us, freeing us to follow Jesus.

Worship Liturgy

Order of Worship & lessons

WORSHIP VIDEO

Learning Resources

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Worship Liturgy

GATHERING

Call to Worship and Welcome            

Opening Song   

Greeting

P:  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C:  And also with you

Prayer of the Day              

Compassionate God, you gather the whole universe into your radiant presence and continually reveal your Son as our Savior. Bring wholeness to all that is broken and speak truth to us in our confusion, that all creation will see and know your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen

WORD

First Reading:  

Epistle

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel:  Luke 2:22-40 Pr D+

Children’s Time Pr D+

Message                            

Hymn of the Day              

Apostles Creed                     

Prayers of the Faithful     Pr D+ and/or Reader lighting candles ??

Sharing Christ’s Peace    Pr D+

Offering 

Offering Prayer

Announcements               Pr D+

SENDING 

Blessing

Go in peace. Share the gift of Jesus.

Thanks be to God.

Postlude Sunghee

Readings & Psalm

Deuteronomy 18:15-20      The prophet speaks with God’s authority

Psalm 111       The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. (Ps. 111:10)

1 Corinthians 8:1-13       Limits to liberty: the case of food offered to idols

Mark 1:21-28     The healing of one with an unclean spirit

Celebrate Holy Communion together “virtually”.

Please join with other worshipers and the pastors for this Sunday’s Communion service at 11:00 on ZOOM via computer, tablet or smart phone.

You simply need to have ready your own wine, grape juice, or apple juice as you choose, in a separate glass for each person.  And have a piece of bread of your choice, or wafer, or cracker as you choose. If you didn’t receive an email to join us this Sunday, you may find the ZOOM login information to login by entering your name and email in the green form.

Learning Resources

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Nativity Event 2021

Nativity Event 2021

Drive-through Nativity Story Saturday, December 18,   5:00pm - 8:30 pm    This year we will again tell the story of Jesus' birth outside in lights, art, music, and a living creche scene.   Come enjoy a colorful lighted series of signs and characters that show and tell the Biblical Nativity story with classical Christmas carols as you pass slowly through the parking lot.   The story of Christ's birth will be told in lighted signs and figures lining the path from the entry of the Grace...

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Adult Bible Study  – Justice, Law, History- Dec 2021- Feb 2022

Adult Bible Study – Justice, Law, History- Dec 2021- Feb 2022

Adult Bible Study  - Starts December 5 Sundays after Worship:  11:15am in Ronnencamp Hall However, we will continue to email to those that wish. Contact Frank or Sue at fssndavis@msn.com if you wish to get the Bible Study lessons emailed to you or want to learn more about the class. Stay well.Justice, Law, History The study focuses on Old Testament scriptures and the interaction between the ideal of justice, God’s pursuit of justice in history, and God’s gift of the law that allows humans to...

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Offerings of Thanksgiving

While we are keeping physical social distance, there are still options for you to continue bringing your offerings to God and support the ministries of Grace.

Giving Options:

  • Mail a check to church address below
  • Online bill pay through your bank
  • Online giving – Orange button

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!

Acknowledgments:   We thank the following for today’s flowers: