We Pray For
††† trust in God’s eternal promises
††† an increase in Christian hope
††† that God’s gift of marriage be preserved
††† government leaders who rule in accord with God’s will; military personnel, especially Brant S., Nathan T. and Daniel
M.; medical workers and researchers; an end to the pandemic
††† those in need of God’s healing especially Dan W., Judy P., Kathleen Eagle (Conrad’s sister), Rev. Vernon Boehlke,
Pastor Naylor of Bayard; the recovering, especially Steven S., (Aaron’s father), Wanda K., Barbara M., Sheryl
B, and Kristin P; those homebound or in group care homes, especially Lila A., Bonnie H., Wanda K., Kim H., Gene
H.; all who mourn the death of Lorraine P, especially Connie and Terry
††† communicants at Jesus’ Holy Table
††† an increase in Christian hope
††† that God’s gift of marriage be preserved
††† government leaders who rule in accord with God’s will; military personnel, especially Brant S., Nathan T. and Daniel
M.; medical workers and researchers; an end to the pandemic
††† those in need of God’s healing especially Dan W., Judy P., Kathleen Eagle (Conrad’s sister), Rev. Vernon Boehlke,
Pastor Naylor of Bayard; the recovering, especially Steven S., (Aaron’s father), Wanda K., Barbara M., Sheryl
B, and Kristin P; those homebound or in group care homes, especially Lila A., Bonnie H., Wanda K., Kim H., Gene
H.; all who mourn the death of Lorraine P, especially Connie and Terry
††† communicants at Jesus’ Holy Table
† Remember to keep these petitions in your prayers faithfully as royal priests of God. (1 Peter 2:9) †
Announcements
HOLY COMMUNION TODAY: we celebrate Holy Communion with appropriate physical distancing between individuals and family groups. Please note the changes in the way you will come forward to receive the Lord’s Body and Blood.
>Left (east) side of Nave--no changes
>Right (west) side of Nave
> Pastor will be on the first step of the Chancel by the lectern and will distribute the bread/Body of our Lord.
>The elder will be on the first step of the Chancel by the pulpit and will distribute the wine/Blood of our Lord.
>the ushers will guide individuals or family groups down the center aisle. From there, in turn, the communicants will move forward toward the lectern to receive the Body of our Lord, then move toward the pulpit and receive the Blood of our Lord
>Return to your pew using the outside (west) aisle as we have always done in the past
OUR SISTER IN CHRIST, LORRAINE PERCY, died to this earthly life on Sunday November 22nd. Her funeral was on Monday, November 30th here at Our Savior’s. Lorraine’s earthly remains were interred at Greenwood Cemetery, awaiting her bodily resurrection to everlasting life on the Last Day.
ADVENT MIDWEEK VESPERS continue this Wednesday, December 9th at 7:00PM. The theme for the services is “Jesus: The Son of David, The Son of Abraham.” Please set aside time to join together for these special services.
ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKS are available for you on the Missions Table in the Fellowship Hall. These daily devotions began on December 1st and their theme is “Jesse tree.” The Jesse Tree is filled with symbols telling the story of Jesus from Creation to His Second Coming. Qualities are limited. Pick up yours up today.
LADIES OF THE LWML would like to thank all those that brought pies and rolls for the bazaar. We appreciate all those that helped set up, takedown and came to shop. We made $1576.85 that will go for mission and supplies.
HOLY COMMUNION will be celebrated next Sunday, December 13th due to the Sunday School Christmas Program being on December 20th.
GUIDANCE FROM OUR CHURCH COUNCIL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: In the Divine Service and in the rest of our group activities we will continue to maintain physical distancing as instructed by Governor Ricketts--6 feet between individuals except those living in the same household. Thank you for your Christian love shown to each other during these times. Lord, have mercy!
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM will be on Sunday, December 20th at 10:00AM. This year’s program is called “Jesse Tree: Jesus’ Family Tree Children’s Christmas Service”. We belong to God’s family through Jesus. This Advent, we consider His great story anew. The Jesse Tree is filled with symbols telling the story of Jesus from Creation to His Second Coming. Jesus is the seed, the root, the life, and the Firstfruit of Jesse’s tree. We welcome any of the children that do not attend Sunday School to participate in the program. If interested, please let Kristin Bahl or Krystina Scherbarth know. We will be holding some practices and we will announce the dates after they are finalized.
PREPARING FOR NEXT SUNDAY (Dec 13)-To prepare for next Sunday’s Divine Service and your hearing of the Word, read through and meditate upon the readings from God’s Word for the 3rd Sunday in Advent.
Old Testament: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Epistle Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Holy Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
THANK YOU to all who helped decorate our church building for the Advent/Christmas seasons last Sunday.
PLEASE SIGN THE RECORD OF FELLOWSHIP: If you are a member of a sister congregation of the Missouri Synod, OR if you would like to request a pastoral visitation, please indicate on the form. While exiting the church, please hand the completed sheet to the usher.
*Reminder: Please “quiet” or turn off your cell phone while worshipping with us today. Thanks!
OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2021 have been placed in the mailboxes by our Financial Secretary, Ken. Using the weekly envelopes is an excellent way to encourage the faithful, proportionate giving back to the Lord of what He has first given us. If you would like a set, please speak with Ken today.
>Left (east) side of Nave--no changes
>Right (west) side of Nave
> Pastor will be on the first step of the Chancel by the lectern and will distribute the bread/Body of our Lord.
>The elder will be on the first step of the Chancel by the pulpit and will distribute the wine/Blood of our Lord.
>the ushers will guide individuals or family groups down the center aisle. From there, in turn, the communicants will move forward toward the lectern to receive the Body of our Lord, then move toward the pulpit and receive the Blood of our Lord
>Return to your pew using the outside (west) aisle as we have always done in the past
OUR SISTER IN CHRIST, LORRAINE PERCY, died to this earthly life on Sunday November 22nd. Her funeral was on Monday, November 30th here at Our Savior’s. Lorraine’s earthly remains were interred at Greenwood Cemetery, awaiting her bodily resurrection to everlasting life on the Last Day.
ADVENT MIDWEEK VESPERS continue this Wednesday, December 9th at 7:00PM. The theme for the services is “Jesus: The Son of David, The Son of Abraham.” Please set aside time to join together for these special services.
ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKS are available for you on the Missions Table in the Fellowship Hall. These daily devotions began on December 1st and their theme is “Jesse tree.” The Jesse Tree is filled with symbols telling the story of Jesus from Creation to His Second Coming. Qualities are limited. Pick up yours up today.
LADIES OF THE LWML would like to thank all those that brought pies and rolls for the bazaar. We appreciate all those that helped set up, takedown and came to shop. We made $1576.85 that will go for mission and supplies.
HOLY COMMUNION will be celebrated next Sunday, December 13th due to the Sunday School Christmas Program being on December 20th.
GUIDANCE FROM OUR CHURCH COUNCIL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: In the Divine Service and in the rest of our group activities we will continue to maintain physical distancing as instructed by Governor Ricketts--6 feet between individuals except those living in the same household. Thank you for your Christian love shown to each other during these times. Lord, have mercy!
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM will be on Sunday, December 20th at 10:00AM. This year’s program is called “Jesse Tree: Jesus’ Family Tree Children’s Christmas Service”. We belong to God’s family through Jesus. This Advent, we consider His great story anew. The Jesse Tree is filled with symbols telling the story of Jesus from Creation to His Second Coming. Jesus is the seed, the root, the life, and the Firstfruit of Jesse’s tree. We welcome any of the children that do not attend Sunday School to participate in the program. If interested, please let Kristin Bahl or Krystina Scherbarth know. We will be holding some practices and we will announce the dates after they are finalized.
PREPARING FOR NEXT SUNDAY (Dec 13)-To prepare for next Sunday’s Divine Service and your hearing of the Word, read through and meditate upon the readings from God’s Word for the 3rd Sunday in Advent.
Old Testament: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Epistle Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Holy Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
THANK YOU to all who helped decorate our church building for the Advent/Christmas seasons last Sunday.
PLEASE SIGN THE RECORD OF FELLOWSHIP: If you are a member of a sister congregation of the Missouri Synod, OR if you would like to request a pastoral visitation, please indicate on the form. While exiting the church, please hand the completed sheet to the usher.
*Reminder: Please “quiet” or turn off your cell phone while worshipping with us today. Thanks!
OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2021 have been placed in the mailboxes by our Financial Secretary, Ken. Using the weekly envelopes is an excellent way to encourage the faithful, proportionate giving back to the Lord of what He has first given us. If you would like a set, please speak with Ken today.
last week
READ THE BIBLE IN 2020: This past week we read the last 4 chapters of Acts and all 16 chapters of Romans. The Lutheran Study Bible tells us of Luther’s great affection for Romans: “This epistle,” said Luther, “is really the chief part of the New Testament, and is truly the purest gospel.” In addition to Gospel teachings like being saved by grace (Ro 1:5), which is a gift from God (5:15), we also see the doctrine of Law in Romans. For instance, the wrath of God is a consequence of unbelief (1:18), and all have sinned and are accountable to God (3:19, 23), because our sin leads to death (6:23). Thankfully, God’s kindness leads sinners to repentance (2:4) and assures repentant sinners that God sent His Son to die in our place (5:8-10) and does not hold our sins against us (8:1); this is true for the Jews and the Gentiles (10:12) who form “one body in Christ” (12:5), but each of us with different gifts to be used for the good of the whole. In chapters 12-15 Paul teaches on Christian living, briefly touching on the subjects of submission to those in authority and love for our neighbors, which includes neither judging unjustly nor causing someone to stumble; and to follow the example of Christ. In closing, Paul mentions many of his acquaintances and friends that would have been known to the church in Rome. Question: In Romans 15 Paul calls himself a minister to the Gentiles and quotes a prophet of old. Can you identify the prophet Paul names? a) Ezekiel. b) Hosea. c) Isaiah. d) Jeremiah. Check your answer here.
Bible test or quizzes are not being added this year, but the weekly quizzes from 2019, complied by month, are still available here
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THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 529. 1 Corinthians 1-4
30. 1 Corinthians 5-8 DECEMBER 2020 1. 1 Corinthians 9-11 2. 1 Corinthians 12-14 3. 1 Corinthians 15-16 4. 2 Corinthians 1-4 5. 2 Corinthians 5-9 view complete plan |
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the week ahead
THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 12 6. 2 Corinthians 10-13
7. Galatians 1-3 8. Galatians 4-6 9. Ephesians 1-3 10. Ephesians 4-6 11. Philippians 12. Colossians |
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Sun. 6 Adult Bible Class 9:00am
Sunday School 9:00am Divine Service 10:00am Bibliophiles Study Group 11:15am Mon. 7 Pastor’s Day of Rest Tue. 8 Panhandle Circuits’ Winkel Conference at Faith, Gering 10:00am-4:00pm Wed. 9 Women’s Bible Study 9:00am Advent Midweek Vespers 7:00pm Thur. 10 Men’s Bible Study Sun. 13 Adult Bible Class 9:00am Sunday School 9:00am Divine Service w/Holy Communion 10:00am Bibliophiles Study Group 11:15am |
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LIFE QUOTES DECEMBER 6, 2020
“This Christmas, let us continue to pray for mothers who are afraid and aren’t sure where to turn when they discover they are unexpectedly pregnant. Let us pray that, like Mary, they may find the courage to bring life into the world.” Right to Life of Michigan – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • www.lutheransforlife.org
STEWARDSHIP BULLETIN SENTENCES DEC 6, 2020
Advent 2
2 Peter 3:11 – “Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness …” All the things of earth have an expiration date: “Good Until the Last Day.” On that Day, all these things will be dissolved. The things that seem so important now will simply cease to be. Peter issues this to us as a challenge. Since this is so, what kind of life should we be living? What should your priorities be? On things? Or on the things of God?
KFUO.ORG AND AM850 DECEMBER 6, 2020
This week, hear Advent midweek service from Village Lutheran Church 12/9 at 12:00 p.m. CT, study Advent with the Prophets on Sharper Iron (weekdays at 8:00 a.m. CT), and consider the practical application of our Lutheran Confessions on Concord Matters (12/8 at 2:00 p.m. CT). Find your favorite programs on demand at kfuo.org or wherever you get your podcasts! All times CST.
LUTHERAN HOUR DECEMBER 6, 2020
December 6 "Seek My Face"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler. We sometimes hear the voice before we see the face that goes with it. Seek God's face where you hear God's Word. (Daniel)
LUTHERAN HOUR DECEMBER 13, 2020
"The Prophet's Paradox "
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler. The prophet Daniel illustrates how to face the facts while never losing faith in how the story ends. (Daniel: 10, 11 and 12)
The Lutheran Hour is broadcast each Sunday at 7:30am on Stereo AM 610 KCSR.
“This Christmas, let us continue to pray for mothers who are afraid and aren’t sure where to turn when they discover they are unexpectedly pregnant. Let us pray that, like Mary, they may find the courage to bring life into the world.” Right to Life of Michigan – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • www.lutheransforlife.org
STEWARDSHIP BULLETIN SENTENCES DEC 6, 2020
Advent 2
2 Peter 3:11 – “Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness …” All the things of earth have an expiration date: “Good Until the Last Day.” On that Day, all these things will be dissolved. The things that seem so important now will simply cease to be. Peter issues this to us as a challenge. Since this is so, what kind of life should we be living? What should your priorities be? On things? Or on the things of God?
KFUO.ORG AND AM850 DECEMBER 6, 2020
This week, hear Advent midweek service from Village Lutheran Church 12/9 at 12:00 p.m. CT, study Advent with the Prophets on Sharper Iron (weekdays at 8:00 a.m. CT), and consider the practical application of our Lutheran Confessions on Concord Matters (12/8 at 2:00 p.m. CT). Find your favorite programs on demand at kfuo.org or wherever you get your podcasts! All times CST.
LUTHERAN HOUR DECEMBER 6, 2020
December 6 "Seek My Face"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler. We sometimes hear the voice before we see the face that goes with it. Seek God's face where you hear God's Word. (Daniel)
LUTHERAN HOUR DECEMBER 13, 2020
"The Prophet's Paradox "
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler. The prophet Daniel illustrates how to face the facts while never losing faith in how the story ends. (Daniel: 10, 11 and 12)
The Lutheran Hour is broadcast each Sunday at 7:30am on Stereo AM 610 KCSR.