THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH
WORSHIPING AT ST. DAVID’S/TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
3318 Merritt Street S7M 3P6
Phone: 384-8199
WORSHIP TIME: SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10:30 a.m.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:30 p.m.
Website: koglutheranchurch.com
Follow us on Facebook: King of Glory Lutheran Church.
Pastor Michael Poellet Home: 653-1929 STM: 966-3272
SERVING IN WORSHIP
Preacher/Presider: Pastor Michael Musician: Darlene Sopher
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FIRST READING
Isaiah 61:10-62:3
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord,
my whole being shall exult in my God;
for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
he has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
For as the earth brings forth its shoots,
and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up,
so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise
to spring up before all the nations.
For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,
and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest,
until her vindication shines out like the dawn,
and her salvation like a burning torch.
The nations shall see your vindication,
and all the kings your glory;
and you shall be called by a new name
that the mouth of the Lord will give.
You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord,
and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
SECOND READING Galatians 4:4-7 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’ So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.
GOSPEL READING Luke 2:22-40 When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, ‘Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord’), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, ‘a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons.’
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying,
‘Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace,
according to your word;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles
and for glory to your people Israel.’
And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, ‘This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.’
There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshipped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon him.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TODAY AT KOG
– Sunday, December 31, Worship led by King of Glory: A Service of Lessons and Carols (communion), 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Social after the service. Hosted by Renita Falkenstern.
THIS WEEK AT KOG
– Thursday, January 4, Bible Study, “A Short History of Grace,” 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Karen McKenzie. We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.
- – Saturday, January 6, Men’s Breakfast Out at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m.
COMING UP AT KOG
– Sunday, January 7, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity, 10:30a.m. – Coffee Social after the service – Sunday, January 14, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (no communion), 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Social after the service – Sunday, January 21, Worship led by King of Glory (communion) 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Social after the service. Host needed. – Saturday, January 27, “Light in the Time of Darkness” A CLWR fund raiser at Resurrection, 7:00 p.m. – Sunday, January 28, Worship led by King of Glory (communion), 6:30 p.m. – Coffee Social after the service. Host needed. – Monday, January 29, Church Council meeting via Zoom, 7:30 p.m. – Wednesday, January 31, Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 10:00 a.m.
- November, December, and Year-to-Date Budget and Contribution Report for KOG
2023 Budget: $50,471 Monthly Budget: $4,260 Weekly Budget: $971
2023 income/expenses: -$14,857.93
November income/expenses: -$1,602.25
Weekly contributions for November: November 5: $825 November 12-26: $1130
Weekly contributions for December: December 3: $3195 December 10: $740
December 17: $3344 December 24: $1966
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone at King of Glory who brought all the salads and desserts, set up, cleaned up, donated auction items, and participated in the Advent Feast and Auction. $2,190 was raised.
“Light in the Time of Darkness” is a free will offering fund raiser for CLWR sponsored by Resurrection, Trinity, and King of Glory. It will be held at Resurrection [310 Lenore Drive] on Saturday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m. We’ll begin with an hour long talent/variety show, followed by a potluck dessert night where we are asking everyone to bring some cookies, cakes, assorted goodies to share. Please contact Jody Giesbrecht who is the talent coordinator for KOG with your talent/variety act for the event.
Thank you to everyone who donated food items for Christmas Hampers. We had enough food items to help compile twelve hampers. Thank you for your generosity.
Pastor Michael and Renita thank all at St. David’s/Trinity for the gift card and at King of Glory who remembered them this Christmas season with cards, gifts, many kindnesses, and prayers. Christmas peace and joy, good health, and the blessing of Christ be with everyone in the New Year.
The men of St. David’s/Trinity are invited to join the men of KOG on– Saturday, January 6, for Men’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m. Mulberry’s would like us to make a reservation. If you plan to attend please call Pastor Michael: 306-653-1929 by noon Friday, January 5.
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