DECEMBER 14, 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 35:1-10
The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad,
the desert shall rejoice and blossom;
like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly,
and rejoice with joy and singing.
The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,
the majesty of Carmel and Sharon.
They shall see the glory of the Lord,
the majesty of our God.
Strengthen the weak hands,
and make firm the feeble knees.
Say to those who are of a fearful heart,
‘Be strong, do not fear!
Here is your God.
He will come with vengeance,
with terrible recompense.
He will come and save you.’
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,
and the ears of the deaf unstopped;
then the lame shall leap like a deer,
and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy.
For waters shall break forth in the wilderness,
and streams in the desert;
the burning sand shall become a pool,
and the thirsty ground springs of water;
the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp,
the grass shall become reeds and rushes.
A highway shall be there,
and it shall be called the Holy Way;
the unclean shall not travel on it,
but it shall be for God’s people;
no traveller, not even fools, shall go astray.
No lion shall be there,
nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it;
they shall not be found there,
but the redeemed shall walk there.
And the ransomed of the Lord shall return,
and come to Zion with singing;
everlasting joy shall be upon their heads;
they shall obtain joy and gladness,
and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
Second Reading
James 5:7-10 Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. Beloved, do not grumble against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors! As an example of suffering and patience, beloved, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Gospel Reading Matthew 11:2-11 When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?’ Jesus answered them, ‘Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. And blessed is anyone who takes no offence at me.’
As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: ‘What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written,
“See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way before you.”
Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TODAY AT KOG
– Sunday, December 14, Worship led by King of Glory (communion) – Coffee Social after the service.Hosted by Karen McKenzie and Karen Larson.
THIS WEEK AT KOG
COMING UP AT KOG
- – 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. – Sunday, December 28, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion) – Coffee Social after the service. – 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.
- – 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
- – 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.
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
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
During the Sundays in Advent King of Glory along with St. David’s/Trinity 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.