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THE FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT

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    NOVEMBER 30, 2025

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.

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: Joshua Bratvold

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First Reading

Isaiah 2:1-5

The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.
In days to come
   the mountain of the Lord’s house
shall be established as the highest of the mountains,
   and shall be raised above the hills;
all the nations shall stream to it.
   Many peoples shall come and say,
‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
   to the house of the God of Jacob;
that he may teach us his ways
   and that we may walk in his paths.’
For out of Zion shall go forth instruction,
   and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
He shall judge between the nations,
   and shall arbitrate for many peoples;
they shall beat their swords into ploughshares,
   and their spears into pruning-hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
   neither shall they learn war any more. 

O house of Jacob,
   come, let us walk
   in the light of the Lord! 

Second Reading                                                                                              

Romans 13:11-14

Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armour of light; let us live honourably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. 

Gospel Reading                                                                                        Matthew 24:36-44                                                                                                            ‘But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.         

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                      

– Sunday, November 30, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                           – Coffee Social after the service.  Hosted by Carol Sarich.      

THIS WEEK AT KOG                                                                                              

– Thursday, December 4, Bible Study, “Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,”         7:30 p.m.  Hosted by Bev Gregory and Karen McKenzie. We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street                                                                                                                      

– Saturday, December 6, Set-up for Advent Feast and Auction 10:00 a.m.               

– Saturday, December 6, Advent Feast and Auction 5:30 p.m.  Doors open at  5:00 p.m.                                                                        

COMING UP AT KOG                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

  – Sunday, December 7, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion)                                                                                                – Coffee Social after the service.                                                                                        – Sunday, December 7, King of Glory Congregational Budget Meeting, after the service                                                                                                              

– Sunday, December 14, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                           – Coffee Social after the service.Hosted by Karen McKenzie and Karen Larson. 

– Sunday, December 21, Blue Christmas Sunday Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                                                                           – Coffee Social after the service.  Hosted by Carol Sarich.                                           

– Wednesday, December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service, 5:00 p.m.                                                                                                                                                            

– Monday, December 29, Worship Committee meets at the home of Carol Sarich (164 MacCormack Road, Martensville), 7:30 p.m.                                         

– Saturday, January 3, Men’s Breakfast Out at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m.                                                                                       

– Monday, January 19, Church Council meeting via Zoom, 7:30 p.m.                      

– Wednesday, January 28, Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 10:00 a.m.    

October, November, and Year-to-Date Budget and Contribution Report for KOG

2025 Budget: $50,454.75   Monthly Budget: $4,204.56    Weekly Budget: $970.28

2025 income/expenses: -$867.52

October income/expenses: -$947.32                                                                                         

Weekly contributions for October:  October 5: $1040   October 19: $210

Weekly contributions for November:  November 2: $460   November 9: $1125

November 16: $2,222

King of Glory’s Advent Feast and Auction
Saturday December 6, 5:30 p.m.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

Turkey dinner
Tickets: $25 Adults, $15 Youth 6-12, Kids under 5 are free                             Tickets are on sale from November 2 to November 30
Tickets go on sale November 2 and can be purchased from Carol Sarich or reserved by Phone: 306-382-9868 or Text: 306-270-8768  

The sign-up sheets for bringing food items and other supplies, set-up and auction items will be at the back starting November 2.  See Carol Sarich if you have any questions about the sign-up sheet.

During the Sundays in Advent King of Glory will again be collecting food items for Christmas Hampers.  Our goal is 10 hampers.   A list of suggested food items is included.  Thank you for your generosity.

Blue Christmas Service, Sunday, December 21

A Blue Christmas Service is for those for whom the Christmas season seems more filled with sadness, stress, loneliness and loss than celebration.  It is a service that centers on God’s gifts of comfort and hope to all who struggle at this time of year.  Through prayers, scripture and music this service affirms how the Good News of Christmas is for those who struggle and mourn – and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness.

“Advent Reflections” devotions from OnEagle’s Wings is available at the table at the back of the church.

Video recordings of our Worship Service can be found on our Church Website(https://www.stdavidstrinityuc.ca/members/)under the “Members” section. 

    THE FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS

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   DECEMBER 29, 2024

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.

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: Joshua Bratvold

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                        

– Sunday, December 29, Service of Lessons and Carols Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                                                                – Coffee Social after the service.  Hosted by Wayne Turner and Renita Falkenstern  

THIS WEEK AT KOG          

COMING UP AT KOG     

  • – Sunday, January 5, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion)                – Coffee Social after the service 
  •                                                                                     –
  • Tuesday, January 7, Worship Committee meets at the home of Carol Sarich (164 MacCormack Road, Martensville), 7:30 p.m. 
  •                                         –
  • Sunday, January 12, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity                                       – Coffee Social after the service.   
  •                                                                                    
  • – Thursday, January 16, Bible Study, “ Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Hosted by Carol Sarich.  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.                                                                                                          
  • – Sunday, January 19, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                           – Coffee Social after the service . Host needed     
  •                                                
  • -Tuesday, January 21, Church Council meeting via Zoom, 7:30 p.m.
  • – Saturday, January 25, Men’s Breakfast Out at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m.                                                                                     
  • – Sunday, January 26, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                                                                                        – Coffee Social after the service . Host needed 
  • – Wednesday, January 29, Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 10:00 a.m.                                                                      
  • – Thursday, January 30, Bible Study, “ Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Host needed.  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.
  • November, December, and Year-to-Date Budget and Contribution Report for KOG

2024 Budget: $49,525.16   Monthly Budget: $4,127.10    Weekly Budget: $952.40

2024 income/expenses: -$6,549.02

October income/expenses: -$1,106.26                                                                                           

Weekly contributions for November:  November 3: $2100   November 10: $495

November 17: $525  November 25: Snow cancellation

Weekly contributions for December:  December 1: $220   December 8: $510

December 15: $2320  December 22: $940  December 24: $122

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone at King of Glory who brought all the salads and desserts, and to St. David’s/Trinity who helped set up, cleaned up, donated auction items, and participated in the Advent Feast and Auction.  Our net was $2,060.75 

Thank you to everyone who donated food items for Christmas Hampers.  We had enough food to help stock eleven and a half 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.

Video recordings of our Worship Service can be found on our Church Website (www.stdavidstrinityuc.ca) under the “Members” section. 

THE FOURTH SUNDAY  IN ADVENT: A BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE 

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  DECEMBER 22, 2024

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.

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: Joshua Bratvold

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A reading from the Gospel according to Luke 1: 46-55

And Mary said,
My soul magnifies the Lord,
   and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,
for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant.
   Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
for the Mighty One has done great things for me,
   and holy is his name.
His mercy is for those who fear him
   from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm;
   he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,
   and lifted up the lowly;
he has filled the hungry with good things,
   and sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
   in remembrance of his mercy,
according to the promise he made to our ancestors,
   to Abraham and to his descendants for ever.’ 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                        

– Sunday, December 22, Blue Christmas Service 

Worship led by King of Glory (communion)       

  • – Coffee Social after the service.  Hosted by Carol Sarich

THIS WEEK AT KOG

 – Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service 

Worship led by King of Glory 6:30 p.m.              

COMING UP AT KOG                                                                                                                                                            – Sunday, December 29, Service of Lessons and Carols Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                                                                – Coffee Social after the service.  Hosted by Wayne Turner and Renita Falkenstern                                                                                                           

 – Sunday, January 5, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion)                    – Coffee Social after the service                                                                                        

– Tuesday, January 7, Worship Committee meets at the home of Carol Sarich (164 MacCormack Road, Martensville), 7:30 p.m.                                          

– Sunday, January 12, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity                                         – Coffee Social after the service.                                                                                     

– Thursday, January 16, Bible Study, “ Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Hosted by Carol Sarich.  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.                                                                                                           

– Sunday, January 19, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                                                                                        – Coffee Social after the service . Host needed  

  -Tuesday, January 21, Church Council meeting via Zoom, 7:30 p.m.                        

– Saturday, January 25, Men’s Breakfast Out at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m.   

    – Wednesday, January 29, Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 10:00 a.m.                                                                      

– Thursday, January 30, Bible Study, “ Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Host needed.  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.

  • November, December, and Year-to-Date Budget and Contribution Report for KOG

2024 Budget: $49,525.16   Monthly Budget: $4,127.10    Weekly Budget: $952.40

2024 income/expenses: -$6,549.02

October income/expenses: -$1,106.26                                                                                           

Weekly contributions for November:  November 3: $2100   November 10: $495

November 17: $525  November 25: Snow cancellation

Weekly contributions for December:  December 1: $220   December 8: $510

December 15: $2320

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone at King of Glory who brought all the salads and desserts, and to St. David’s/Trinity who helped set up, cleaned up, donated auction items, and participated in the Advent Feast and Auction.  Our net was $2,060.75 

Thank you for your contributions and support of the Alzheimer Society.   $235 was donated.  Thank you for your generosity. 

Thank you to all who donated for Lutheran Campus Ministry.  Along with those who contributed at the fundraising dinner $90 has been contributed through the free will collection.  Thank you for your generosity.

During the Sundays in Advent King of Glory will again be collecting food items for Christmas Hampers.  Our goal is 10 hampers.   A list of suggested food items is included.  Thank you for your generosity.

Video recordings of our Worship Service can be found on our Church Website (www.stdavidstrinityuc.ca) under the “Members” section. 

    THE THIRD SUNDAY  IN ADVENT       

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   DECEMBER 15, 2024

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.

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: Joshua Bratvold

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FIRST READING  

Zephaniah 3:14-20

Sing aloud, O daughter Zion;
   shout, O Israel!
Rejoice and exult with all your heart,
   O daughter Jerusalem!
The Lord has taken away the judgements against you,
   he has turned away your enemies.
The king of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst;
   you shall fear disaster no more.
On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem:
Do not fear, O Zion;
   do not let your hands grow weak.
The Lord, your God, is in your midst,
   a warrior who gives victory;
he will rejoice over you with gladness,
   he will renew you in his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing
   as on a day of festival.
I will remove disaster from you,
   so that you will not bear reproach for it.
I will deal with all your oppressors
   at that time.
And I will save the lame
   and gather the outcast,
and I will change their shame into praise
   and renown in all the earth. 

At that time I will bring you home,
   at the time when I gather you;
for I will make you renowned and praised
   among all the peoples of the earth,
when I restore your fortunes
   before your eyes, says the Lord.

Second Reading                                                                                                                                                                                                     Philippians 4:4-7                                                                                                                  Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 

Gospel Reading                                                                                                Luke 3:7-18                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, “We have Abraham as our ancestor”; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the axe is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.’ 

And the crowds asked him, ‘What then should we do?’ In reply he said to them, ‘Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.’ Even tax-collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him, ‘Teacher, what should we do?’ He said to them, ‘Collect no more than the amount prescribed for you.’ Soldiers also asked him, ‘And we, what should we do?’ He said to them, ‘Do not extort money from anyone by threats or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.’ 

As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, ‘I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing-fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing-floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.’ 

So, with many other exhortations, he proclaimed the good news to the people. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                        

– Sunday, December 15, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                                                                                        – Coffee Social after the service . Hosted by Karen McKenzie  and Bev Gregory    

THIS WEEK AT KOG                                                                               

 – Wednesday, December 18, Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 10:00 a.m.                                                                      

– Saturday, December 21, Men’s Breakfast Out at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m.              

COMING UP AT KOG                                                                                                                                                  – Sunday, December 22, Blue Christmas Service 

Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                    – Coffee Social after the service.  Hosted by Carol Sarich                                          

– Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service 

Worship led by King of Glory 6:30 p.m.                                                           

– Sunday, December 29, Service of Lessons and Carols Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                                                                – Coffee Social after the service.  Hosted by Wayne Turner and Renita Falkenstern                                                                                                           

 – Sunday, January 5, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion)                    – Coffee Social after the service                                                                                        

– Tuesday, January 7, Worship Committee meets at the home of Carol Sarich (164 MacCormack Road, Martensville), 7:30 p.m.                                          

– Sunday, January 12, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity                                         – Coffee Social after the service.                                                                                     

– Thursday, January 16, Bible Study, “ Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Hosted by Carol Sarich.  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.   

Tuesday, January 21, Church Council meeting via Zoom, 7:30 p.m.                         – Thursday, January 30, Bible Study, “ Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Host needed.  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.

  • November, December, and Year-to-Date Budget and Contribution Report for KOG

2024 Budget: $49,525.16   Monthly Budget: $4,127.10    Weekly Budget: $952.40

2024 income/expenses: -$6,549.02

October income/expenses: -$1,106.26                                                                                           

Weekly contributions for November:  November 3: $2100   November 10: $495

November 17: $525  November 25: Snow cancellation

Weekly contributions for December:  December 1: $220   December 8: $510

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone at King of Glory who brought all the salads and desserts, and to St. David’s/Trinity who helped set up, cleaned up, donated auction items, and participated in the Advent Feast and Auction.  Our net was $2,060.75 

Thank you for your contributions and support of the Alzheimer Society.   $235 was donated.  Thank you for your generosity. 

Thank you to all who donated for Lutheran Campus Ministry.  Along with those who contributed at the fundraising dinner $90 has been contributed through the free will collection.  Thank you for your generosity.

During the Sundays in Advent King of Glory will again be collecting food items for Christmas Hampers.  Our goal is 10 hampers.   A list of suggested food items is included.  Thank you for your generosity.

Blue Christmas Service, Sunday, December 22

A Blue Christmas Service is for those for whom the Christmas season seems more filled with sadness, stress, loneliness and loss than celebration.  It is a service that centers on God’s gifts of comfort and hope to all who struggle at this time of year.  Through prayers, scripture and music this service affirms how the Good News of Christmas is for those who struggle and mourn – and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness.

“Advent Reflections” devotions from OnEagle’s Wings is available at the table at the back of the church.

Video recordings of our Worship Service can be found on our Church Website (www.stdavidstrinityuc.ca) under the “Members” section. 

    THE SECOND SUNDAY  IN ADVENT       

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   DECEMBER 8, 2024

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.

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: Anne Mathewson           Musician: Joshua Bratvold

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FIRST READING  

Malachi 3:1-4

See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears?

For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap; he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the Lord in righteousness. Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years. 

Second Reading                                                                                                                                                                                                     Philippians 1:3-11                                                                                                                I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because you hold me in your heart, for all of you share in God’s grace with me, both in my imprisonment and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus. 

And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you to determine what is best, so that on the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.  

Gospel Reading                                                                                                Luke 3:1-6                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah,
‘The voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
“Prepare the way of the Lord,
   make his paths straight.
Every valley shall be filled,
   and every mountain and hill shall be made low,
and the crooked shall be made straight,
   and the rough ways made smooth;
and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                        

– Sunday, December 8, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity                                         – Coffee Social after the service.                                                                                        – Sunday, December 8, Congregational Budget meeting after the service      

THIS WEEK AT KOG

COMING UP AT KOG                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       – Sunday, December 15, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                                                                                        – Coffee Social after the service .  Hosted by Karen McKenzie  and Bev Gregory                                 

– Wednesday, December 18, Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 10:00 a.m.                                                                      

– Saturday, December 21, Men’s Breakfast Out at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m.

\  – Sunday, December 22, Blue Christmas Service  Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                    – Coffee Social after the service.  Hosted by Carol Sarich      

  – Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service 

Worship led by King of Glory 6:30 p.m.                                                           

– Sunday, December 29, Service of Lessons and Carols Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                                                                – Coffee Social after the service.  Hosted by Wayne Turner and Renita Falkenstern                                                                                                           

 – Sunday, January 5, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion)                    – Coffee Social after the service                                                                                        

– Tuesday, January 7, Worship Committee meets at the home of Carol Sarich (164 MacCormack Road, Martensville), 7:30 p.m.                                          

– Sunday, January 12, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity   – Coffee Social after the service.                                                                                     

– Thursday, January 16, Bible Study, “ Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Hosted by Carol Sarich.  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.   

– Tuesday, January 21, Church Council meeting via Zoom, 7:30 p.m.                        

– Thursday, January 30, Bible Study, “ Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Host needed.  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.

  • November, December, and Year-to-Date Budget and Contribution Report for KOG

2024 Budget: $49,525.16   Monthly Budget: $4,127.10    Weekly Budget: $952.40

2024 income/expenses: -$6,549.02

October income/expenses: -$1,106.26                                                                                           

Weekly contributions for November:  November 3: $2100   November 10: $495

November 17: $525  November 25: Snow cancellation

Weekly contributions for December:  December 1: $220 

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone at King of Glory who brought all the salads and desserts, and to St. David’s/Trinity who helped set up, cleaned up, donated auction items, and participated in the Advent Feast and Auction. 

Thank you for your contributions and support of the Alzheimer Society.   $235 was donated.  Thank you for your generosity. 

Thank you to all who donated for Lutheran Campus Ministry.  Along with those who contributed at the fundraising dinner $90 has been contributed through the free will collection.  Thank you for your generosity.

During the Sundays in Advent King of Glory will again be collecting food items for Christmas Hampers.  Our goal is 10 hampers.   A list of suggested food items is included.  Thank you for your generosity.

Blue Christmas Service, Sunday, December 22

A Blue Christmas Service is for those for whom the Christmas season seems more filled with sadness, stress, loneliness and loss than celebration.  It is a service that centers on God’s gifts of comfort and hope to all who struggle at this time of year.  Through prayers, scripture and music this service affirms how the Good News of Christmas is for those who struggle and mourn – and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness.

“Advent Reflections” devotions from OnEagle’s Wings is available at the table at the back of the church.

Video recordings of our Worship Service can be found on our Church Website (www.stdavidstrinityuc.ca) under the “Members” section. 

    THE FIRST SUNDAY  IN ADVENT: DECEMBER 1, 2024   

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   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.

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: Anne Mathewson           Musician: Joshua Bratvold

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FIRST READING  

Jeremiah 33:14-16

The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfil the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness.’ 

Second Reading                                                                                                                                                                                                     1 Thessalonians 3:9-13                                                                                                         How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. 

Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. 

Gospel Reading                                                                                                Luke 21:25-36                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ‘There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see “the Son of Man coming in a cloud” with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.’ 

Then he told them a parable: ‘Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. 

‘Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.’ 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                        

 – Sunday, December 1 Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion)                    – Coffee Social after the service    

THIS WEEK AT KOG

– Tuesday, December 3, Church Council meeting via Zoom, 7:30 p.m.                  

– Thursday, December 5, Bible Study, “Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Hosted by Renita Falkenstern  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.                                                                    

– Saturday, December 7, Set up for Advent Feast and Auction 10:00 a.m.            –

Saturday, December 7, Advent Feast and Auction 5:30 p.m.  

COMING UP AT KOG                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 – Sunday, December 8, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity                                         – Coffee Social after the service.                                                                                       

– Sunday, December 8, Congregational Budget meeting after the service             

– Sunday, December 15, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                                                                                        – Coffee Social after the service .  Hosted by Karen McKenzie                                  

– Wednesday, December 18, Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 10:00 a.m.                                                                      

– Saturday, December 21, Men’s Breakfast Out at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m.                                                                                        – Sunday, December 22, Blue Christmas Service 

Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                   

– Coffee Social after the service.  Hosted by Carol Sarich                                          

– Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service. Worship led by King of Glory 6:30 p.m.                                                           

– Sunday, December 29, Service of Lessons and Carols Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                                                                – Coffee Social after the service.  Host needed    

– Thursday, January 2, Bible Study, “ Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,”           7:30 p.m.  Host needed.  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.

– Tuesday, January 7, Worship Committee meets at the home of Carol Sarich (164 MacCormack Road, Martensville), 7:30 p.m.

  • September, October, and Year-to-Date Budget and Contribution Report for KOG

2024 Budget: $49,525.16   Monthly Budget: $4,127.10    Weekly Budget: $952.40

2024 income/expenses: -$6,549.02

October income/expenses: -$1,106.26                                                                                           

Weekly contributions for October:  October 6: $795   October 13 and 20: $1193

October 27: $400

Weekly contributions for November:  November 3: $2100   November 10: $495

November 17: $525  November 25: Snow cancellation

“Advent Reflections” devotions from OnEagle’s Wings is available at the table at the back of the church.

King of Glory’s Advent Feast and Auction
Saturday December 7, 5:30 p.m.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

Turkey dinner
Tickets: $25 Adults, $15 Youth 6-12, Kids under 5 are free                             Tickets are on sale from November 10 to December 1
Tickets can be purchased from Carol Sarich or reserved by
Phone: 306-382-9868 or Text: 306-270-8768  

The sign-up sheets for bringing food items and other supplies, set-up and auction items are at the back.  See Carol Sarich is you have any questions about the sign-up sheet.

One of King of Glory’s service projects for the year is support of the Alzheimer Society.  Church Council has designated the Sundays in November for  a free will offering to be collected for the Alzheimer Society. $15 has been contributed so far.

Thank you to all who donated for Lutheran Campus Ministry.  Along with those who contributed at the fundraising dinner $90 has been contributed through the free will collection.  Thank you for your generosity.

During the Sundays in Advent King of Glory will again be collecting food items for Christmas Hampers.  Our goal is 10 hampers.   A list of suggested food items is included.  Thank you for your generosity.

At our last Church Council meeting (25/09/24) Council received and discussed a summary report (Study of AMALGAMATION Options for Saskatoon ELCIC Congregations) undertaken by six of the seven ELCIC churches in Saskatoon. KOG was not invited to participate in this process and was only belatedly informed of this development.  After a discussion, Church Council was unanimous in remaining outside the amalgamation process, and carrying on our mission path in conjunction with St. David’s/Trinity United Church.

Video recordings of our Worship Service can be found on our Church Website (www.stdavidstrinityuc.ca) under the “Members” section. 

    REIGN OF CHRIST SUNDAY: NOVEMBER 24, 2024    

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   NOVEMBER 24, 2024

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.

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: Joshua Bratvold

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FIRST READING  

Daniel 12:1-3

As I watched,
thrones were set in place,
   and an Ancient One took his throne;
his clothing was white as snow,
   and the hair of his head like pure wool;
his throne was fiery flames,
   and its wheels were burning fire.
A stream of fire issued
   and flowed out from his presence.
A thousand thousand served him,
   and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him.
The court sat in judgement,
   and the books were opened. 

As I watched in the night visions,
I saw one like a human being
   coming with the clouds of heaven.
And he came to the Ancient One
   and was presented before him.
To him was given dominion
   and glory and kingship,
that all peoples, nations, and languages
   should serve him.
His dominion is an everlasting dominion
   that shall not pass away,
and his kingship is one
   that shall never be destroyed. 

Second Reading                                                                                                                                                                                                     Revelation 1:4b-8

John to the seven churches that are in Asia:

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.

To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Look! He is coming with the clouds;
   every eye will see him,
even those who pierced him;
   and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail.
So it is to be. Amen. 

‘I am the Alpha and the Omega’, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. 

Gospel Reading 

John 18:33-37                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ‘Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ Pilate replied, ‘I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?’ Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.’ Pilate asked him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.’ 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                        

– Sunday, November 24, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                          – Coffee Social after the service.  Hosted by Doreen Matschke   

THIS WEEK AT KOG                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

– Wednesday, November 27, Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 10:00 a.m.                                                                      

– Saturday, November 30, Men’s Breakfast Out at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m.  

COMING UP AT KOG                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                       

 – Sunday, December 1 Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion)                    – Coffee Social after the service                                                                                      

– Tuesday, December 3, Church Council meeting via Zoom, 7:30 p.m.                  

– Thursday, December 5, Bible Study, “Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Hosted by Renita Falkenstern  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.

– Saturday, December 7, Set up for Advent Feast and Auction 10:00 a.m. 

– Saturday, December 7, Advent Feast and Auction 5:30 p.m.                                 – Sunday, December 8, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity – Coffee Social after the service.                                                                                    

– Sunday, December 8, Congregational Budget meeting after the service

– Sunday, December 15, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                                                                                                                        – Coffee Social after the service .  Hosted by Karen McKenzie

                                – Thursday, January 2, Bible Study, “ Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Host needed.  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.

– Tuesday, January 7, Worship Committee meets at the home of Carol Sarich (164 MacCormack Road, Martensville), 7:30 p.m.

  • September, October, and Year-to-Date Budget and Contribution Report for KOG

2024 Budget: $49,525.16   Monthly Budget: $4,127.10    Weekly Budget: $952.40

2024 income/expenses: -$6,549.02

October income/expenses: -$1,106.26                                                                                           

Weekly contributions for October:  October 6: $795   October 13 and 20: $1193

October 27: $400

Weekly contributions for November:  November 3: $2100   November 10: $495

November 17: $525

“Advent Reflections” devotions from OnEagle’s Wings is available at the table at the back of the church.

King of Glory’s Advent Feast and Auction
Saturday December 7, 5:30 p.m.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

Turkey dinner
Tickets: $25 Adults, $15 Youth 6-12, Kids under 5 are free                             Tickets are on sale from November 10 to December 1
Tickets can be purchased from Carol Sarich or reserved by
Phone: 306-382-9868 or Text: 306-270-8768  

The sign-up sheets for bringing food items and other supplies, set-up and auction items are at the back.  See Carol Sarich is you have any questions about the sign-up sheet.

One of King of Glory’s service projects for the year is support of the Alzheimer Society.  Church Council has designated the Sundays in November for  a free will offering to be collected for the Alzheimer Society. $15 has been contributed so far.

Thank you to all who donated for Lutheran Campus Ministry.  Along with those who contributed at the fundraising dinner $90 has been contributed through the free will collection.  Thank you for your generosity.

During the Sundays in Advent King of Glory will again be collecting food items for Christmas Hampers.  Our goal is 10 hampers.   A list of suggested food items is included.  Thank you for your generosity.

At our last Church Council meeting (25/09/24) Council received and discussed a summary report (Study of AMALGAMATION Options for Saskatoon ELCIC Congregations) undertaken by six of the seven ELCIC churches in Saskatoon. KOG was not invited to participate in this process and was only belatedly informed of this development.  After a discussion, Church Council was unanimous in remaining outside the amalgamation process, and carrying on our mission path in conjunction with St. David’s/Trinity United Church.

Video recordings of our Worship Service can be found on our Church Website (www.stdavidstrinityuc.ca) under the “Members” section.