20 December 2019 – Advent Announcements

Adult Bible Class Leaders: Dec 22 – John Stow, Dec. 29 – No Bible Class, Jan. 5 – Dave Neely, Jan. 12 – Pastor Scott, Jan. 19 – Bob Serpas

Readings for Sunday, Dec. 22, 4th Sunday in Advent: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read Daniel 12:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:42-49, Matthew 13:36-43

We invite you to celebrate with us this Advent and Christmas Season

“Arise, shine, for your light has come” (Isaiah 60:1) In this year’s Advent and Christmas series, we welcome the Christ Child, who is the light of the world, arising in our lives this season. In celebration, we, in turn, shine with the light of Christ in various ways for all the world to see the brightness of His love. Each week will focus on a different aspect of the light of Christ and how we are enlightened by Him throughout our lives.

Advent Week 4 – Sunday, Dec. 22: Eternal Light (Daniel 12:3) – We look forward to Jesus’ Second Advent, when we will be raised in glory to live in His presence and shine like stars forever. Come, Lord Jesus! Christian Education at 9:15 a.m., Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – Tuesday, Dec. 24, 7:00 p.m.: Shining Light (Genesis 1:3) – On this night we celebrate that Jesus, the Light of the world, lies in a manger in Bethlehem. He is our Shining Light; the Light no darkness can overcome.

Christmas Day Services: We will not be having a Christmas Day service. Area Lutheran churches that will be having services include: Grace, Durham – 10:30 a.m.; Our Savior, Raleigh – 11:00 a.m.; Resurrection, Cary – 10:00 a.m.

May the HOPE of salvation, Jesus Christ, shine through you.
May God’s PEACE be made known in you and in our world.
May the JOY of knowing Jesus be in the words you speak, the songs you sing.
And, may the LOVE of God overflow in your heart.

Wishing you all a Blessed Christmas!