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THE SUNDAY CELEBRATING THE EPIPHANY

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    JANUARY 4, 2026

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

Isaiah 60:1-6

60 Arise, shine, for your light has come,
    and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
2 For darkness shall cover the earth
    and thick darkness the peoples,
but the Lord will arise upon you,
    and his glory will appear over you.
3 Nations shall come to your light
    and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

4 Lift up your eyes and look around;
    they all gather together; they come to you;
your sons shall come from far away,
    and your daughters shall be carried in their nurses’ arms.


5 Then you shall see and be radiant;
    your heart shall thrill and rejoice,
because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you;
    the wealth of the nations shall come to you.
6 A multitude of camels shall cover you,
    the young camels of Midian and Ephah;
    all those from Sheba shall come.
They shall bring gold and frankincense
    and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord.

Second Reading                                                                                             

Ephesians 3:1-12                                                                                                                                  

3 This is the reason that I, Paul, am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you gentiles, 2 for surely you have already heard of the commission of God’s grace that was given me for you 3 and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, 4 a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. 5 In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: 6 that is, the gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

7 Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God’s grace that was given me by the working of his power. 8 Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ 9 and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, 10 so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have access in boldness and confidence through faith in him.

Gospel Reading                                                                                       

Matthew 2:1-12                                                                                                              

2 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, magi from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star in the east[ and have come to pay him homage.” 3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him, 4 and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it has been written by the prophet:

6 ‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
    are by no means least among the rulers of Judah,
for from you shall come a ruler
    who is to shepherd my people Israel.’ ”

7 Then Herod secretly called for the magi and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. 8 Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.” 

9 When they had heard the king, they set out, and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen in the east, until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 

12 And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                      

 – Sunday, January 4, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion)                    – Coffee Social and Potluck lunch after the service.                                                      

THIS WEEK AT KOG                                                                                                   

COMING UP AT KOG                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

– Sunday, January 11, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity                                           – Coffee Social after the service.                                                                                        

– Thursday, January 15, Bible Study, “Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Hosted by Wayne Turner. We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street                                                                                                   

– Sunday, January 18, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                             – Coffee Social after the service. Host needed                                                                   

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

– Sunday, January 25, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                            – Coffee Social after the service. Host needed                                                               

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

– Saturday, January 31, Men’s Breakfast Out at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m.                                                                                      

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

– Thursday, February 5, Bible Study, “Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Host needed. We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street                       

– Sunday, February 8, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity                                       – Coffee Social after the service.                                                                                       

– Monday, February 9, Worship Committee meets at the home of Carol Sarich (164 MacCormack Road, Martensville), 7:30 p.m.

November, December 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 November:  November 2: $460   November 9: $1125

          November 16: $2,222  November 23 &30: $1270

Weekly contributions for December: December 7 and 14: $1220  

December 21: $575  December 24 &28: $4065

Thank you to everyone at King of Glory and St. David’s/Trinity for contributing food items for Christmas Hampers.  We had enough items to stock 14 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(https://www.stdavidstrinityuc.ca/members/)under the “Members” section. 

THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

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    DECEMBER 28, 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: Anne Mathewson        Musician: Joshua Bratvold

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First Reading

Isaiah 63:7-9

7 I will recount the gracious deeds of the Lord,
    the praiseworthy acts of the Lord,
because of all that the Lord has done for us
    and the great favor to the house of Israel
that he has shown them according to his mercy,
    according to the abundance of his steadfast love.


8 For he said,

 “Surely they are my people,
    children who will not act deceitfully,”
and he became their savior
9     in all their distress.


It was no messenger or angel
    but his presence that saved them;
in his love and pity 

it was he who redeemed them;
    he lifted them up 

and carried them all the days of old.

Second Reading                                                                                             

Hebrews 2:10-18                                                                                                                                  

10 It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11 For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, 12 saying,

“I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters;
    in the midst of the congregation I will praise you.”

13 And again,

“I will put my trust in him.”

And again,

“Here am I and the children whom God has given me.”

14 Since, therefore, the children share flesh and blood, he himself likewise shared the same things, so that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. 16 For it is clear that he did not come to help angels but the descendants of Abraham. 17 Therefore he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the people. 18 Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.

Gospel Reading                                                                                       

Matthew 2:13-23                                                                                                              

13 Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” 14 Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt 15 and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, “Out of Egypt I have called my son.”

16 When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the magi, he was infuriated, and he sent and killed all the children in and around Bethlehem who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had learned from the magi. 17 Then what had been spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled:

18 “A voice was heard in Ramah,
    wailing and loud lamentation,
Rachel weeping for her children;
    she refused to be consoled, because they are no more.”

19 When Herod died, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, 20 “Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead.” 21 Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel. 22 But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And after being warned in a dream, he went away to the district of Galilee. 23 There he made his home in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, “He will be called a Nazarene.”

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                      

– Sunday, December 28, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity                                      – Coffee Social after the service.                                                      

THIS WEEK AT KOG                                                                                                      

– 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.    

COMING UP AT KOG                                                                                                                                                                                      

  • – Sunday, January 4, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion)                    – Coffee Social after the service.                                                                                        
  • – Sunday, January 11, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity                                           – Coffee Social after the service.                                                                                        
  • – Thursday, January 15, Bible Study, “Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Hosted by Wayne Turner. We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street                                                                                                   
  • – Sunday, January 18, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                             – Coffee Social after the service. Host needed                                                                   
  • – Monday, January 19, Church Council meeting via Zoom, 7:30 p.m.                         
  • – Sunday, January 25, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                            – Coffee Social after the service. Host needed
  • – Wednesday, January 28, Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 10:00 a.m.                                                                     
  •   – Saturday, January 31, Men’s Breakfast Out at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m.  

November, December 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 November:  November 2: $460   November 9: $1125

          November 16: $2,222  November 23 &30: $1270

Weekly contributions for December: December 7 and 14: $1220  

December 21: $575

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone at King of Glory who brought all the salads and desserts, who helped set up, cleaned up, donated auction items, and participated in the Advent Feast and Auction.  Our net was $2,235 

Thank you to everyone at King of Glory and St. David’s/Trinity for contributing food items for Christmas Hampers.  We had enough items to stock 14 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(https://www.stdavidstrinityuc.ca/members/)under the “Members” section. 

    THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD

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   JANUARY  12, 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: Anne Mathewson           Musician: Joshua Bratvold

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FIRST READING  

Isaiah 43:1-7

But now thus says the Lord,
   he who created you, O Jacob,
   he who formed you, O Israel:
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
   I have called you by name, you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
   and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
   and the flame shall not consume you.
For I am the Lord your God,
   the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour.
I give Egypt as your ransom,
   Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you.
Because you are precious in my sight,
   and honoured, and I love you,
I give people in return for you,
   nations in exchange for your life.
Do not fear, for I am with you;
   I will bring your offspring from the east,
   and from the west I will gather you;

I will say to the north, ‘Give them up’,
   and to the south, ‘Do not withhold;
bring my sons from far away
   and my daughters from the end of the earth—
everyone who is called by my name,
   whom I created for my glory,
   whom I formed and made.’ 

Second Reading                                                                                                                                                                       Acts 8:14-17 

Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit (for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus). Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. 

Gospel Reading 

Luke 3:15-17,21-22                                                                                                                                                                 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.’ 

Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                        

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

THIS WEEK AT KOG          

  • – 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.

COMING UP AT KOG                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        – 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.

– Sunday, February 2, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion)                – Coffee Social after the service                                                                                       

– Monday, February 24, Worship Committee meets at the home of Carol Sarich (164 MacCormack Road, Martensville), 7:30 p.m.   

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

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

2024 income/expenses: -$6,509.21

November income/expenses: $39.81                                                                                           

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

December 15: $2320  December 22: $940  December 24: $122         December 29: $3206

Weekly contributions for January:  January 5: $675

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 EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD

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   JANUARY  5, 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: Anne Mathewson           Musician: Joshua Bratvold

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FIRST READING  

Isaiah 60:1-6

Arise, shine; for your light has come,
   and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
For darkness shall cover the earth,
   and thick darkness the peoples;
but the Lord will arise upon you,
   and his glory will appear over you.
Nations shall come to your light,
   and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 


Lift up your eyes and look around;
   they all gather together, they come to you;
your sons shall come from far away,
   and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses’ arms. 


Then you shall see and be radiant;
   your heart shall thrill and rejoice,
because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you,
   the wealth of the nations shall come to you.
A multitude of camels shall cover you,
   the young camels of Midian and Ephah;
   all those from Sheba shall come.
They shall bring gold and frankincense,
   and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord. 

Second Reading                                                                                                                                                                                                     Ephesians 3:1-12                                                                                                                  This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— for surely you have already heard of the commission of God’s grace that was given to me for you, and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. 

In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that is, the Gentiles have become fellow-heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 

Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the working of his power. Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him.

Gospel Reading                                                                                                Matthew 2:1-12                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.’ When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet:
“And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
   are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
   who is to shepherd my people Israel.” ’ 

Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, ‘Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.’ 

When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy.

 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure-chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 

And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                        

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

THIS WEEK AT KOG            

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

COMING UP AT KOG       

  – 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.

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

    2024 income/expenses: -$6,509.21

    November income/expenses: $39.81                                                                                           

    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         December 29: $3206

    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 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.