A Stirring Advent and Christmas!

The message of Advent and Christmas is always stirring. It stirs our souls to know God’s amazing love and sacrifice in sending His only-begotten Son to be Savior and King. Amid all the hustle and bustle of the season let your heart be stirred by the loving power of God’s Holy Spirit working in your life through Word and Sacrament. Allow this Advent season to prepare you to kneel at the manger in stirring reverence and awe before such a gift.

First Sunday in Advent, Dec. 1
The Stirring Coming of the King; Matthew 21:1-11

First Midweek Advent Service, Wed. Dec. 4, 7:00 p.m.
God’s Stirring Mighty Power to Save; Psalm 80:1-2

Second Sunday in Advent, Dec. 8;
John the Baptist’s Stirring Work; Matthew 3:1-12

Second Midweek Advent Service, Wed. Dec. 11, 7:00 p.m.
The Holy Spirit Stirring Hearts to Hope; Romans 5:1-5

Third Sunday in Advent, Dec 15;
Jesus’ Stirring, Healing Touch; Matthew 11:2–15

Third Midweek Advent Service, Wed. Dec 18, 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Children’s Advent-Christmas Service

Fourth Sunday in Advent, Dec. 22,
The Angel’s Stirring Message to Joseph; Matthew 1:18–25

Christmas Eve, Dec 24, 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
A Stirring Birth in Bethlehem; Luke 2:1-7

Christmas Day, Dec 25, 9:30 a.m.
The Angel’s Stirring Message to Shepherds; Luke 2:8-14

Sunday after Christmas, Dec 29.
God’s Stirring Protection; Matthew 2:13-23

New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31; 7:00 p.m.
Jesus’ Stirring Name; Luke 2:21

Epiphany (observed), Jan 5, 2014
The Stirring Star Leads to the New Born King; Matthew 2:1-12