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Let Us Pray (from The Treasury of Daily Prayer)
I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. -- (Psalm 34:4)
Heavenly Father, in the midst of our sufferings for the sake of Christ grant us grace to follow the example of the first martyr, Stephen, that we also may look to the One who suffered and was crucified on our behalf and pray for those who do us wrong; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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8:15 AM — Divine Service
9:30 AM — Bible Study: Paul’s letter to the Philippians – Pastor Biermann
9:30 AM — Sunday School
10:45 AM — Divine Service
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Divine Service
Liturgical Season — Altar and pulpit are covered in white paraments proclaiming the purity of Christ who is born for our salvation.
Scripture lessons:
Family Altar — Use this week’s edition as you prepare for Sunday’s Divine Service.
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Divine Service broadcasts
The 8:15 a.m. service will be livestreamed on Vimeo, YouTube, and Facebook. The recording will be available to view on demand thereafter.
Both Sunday services will be available over the phone.
- Listen by telephone — Call 1-800-457-9860. When prompted, enter passcode 8109865#.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31
5:00 PM - New Year’s Eve service
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2
8:15 AM - Divine Service
9:30 AM - Bible Study: Paul’s letter to the Philippians – Pastor Biermann
9:30 AM - Sunday School
10:45 AM - Divine Service
6:30 PM - What Lutherans Believe class
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4
7:00 PM - Quarterlife
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Katie Luther League Epiphany Tea POSTPONED
The Epiphany Tea scheduled for January 9 has been postponed until further notice. The next Katie Luther League event will be the CPH Tour in February.
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Women of Village
You are invited to join in a group Bible study of the beauty queen that God used to save a nation! Mark your calendars for January 6th at 1:00 PM. Deaconess Laura will lead the discussion of Chosen: A Study of Esther written by Donna Snow (CPH, 2021).
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What Lutherans Believe
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about our Christian confession within the Lutheran tradition or just reviewing the basics of belief, plan to join Pastor Biermann Sunday evenings in December and January. We will use Luther’s Small Catechism as a springboard into thinking about and discussing the core doctrines of our faith. While this class serves as preparation for becoming a member at Village, it will also be a great time of fellowship and learning for lifelong members. The class will meet at church at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays through January. Come and bring a friend or two.
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LifeLight
LifeLight will continue studying Luke at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesdays starting on January 5. All are encouraged to join the class with Pastor Biermann.
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Untrimming the Church
Trees, wreaths, the outdoor creche and other holiday adornments will come down on Saturday, January 8, beginning at 9 a.m. Sadly, what goes up must come down. Happily, with a good crew, the work goes very quickly, about an hour. Please sign up in the Lounge to help that day.
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NO Faith Formation and Meal on December 29
There will be no confirmation or other classes tonight, December 29. Also, there will be no meal. The meal and Faith Formation, including LifeLight, will resume on January 5.
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All Boards Meeting
A cordial reminder that the annual All Boards meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 10, at 7 p.m. We will meet with all boards briefly and then each board will meet individually to elect their chairman, secretary, and nominating committee representative for 2022. The meeting will be held in person at Village. I look forward to seeing everyone in the new year.
In Christ,
Todd Werk
President
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New Year’s Eve and Epiphany Services
Dec. 31, Fri., 5 PM - New Year’s Eve Service
Jan. 6, Thurs., 7 PM - Epiphany Service
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Strength and healing Alison (friend of Charlotte), Audrey (mother of Lexine), Ava, Betty, Cemantha (niece of Dan), Cindy (friend of Scott and Cheryl), Dan, David, Don (brother of Judy), Dorothy, Elizabeth, Jackson (grandson of Scott & Cheryl), Jan (mother of Paul), Jill, Jim & Penny (friends of Bill & Debra), John (friend of Sharon), Kristine, Luke, Michael (son of Mary) Mike (son-in-law of Judy & Mike), Peter, Preston (nephew of Judy), Rebecca (niece of Dan), Scott, Stephanie, Valerie (wife of Jack), Wayne; Those suffering from disasters; Christians suffering persecution; Our homebound members; Those who rejoice; Those who mourn, especially the family and friends of Ron Moore; Those in the military, especially Tom and Aaron; Those outside the faith that the Spirit would call them to faith, especially Ken, Michael and Sarah; Village Lutheran Preschool, its students, staff, and families, and other efforts of this congregation Director Nicole, teachers Kristi, Kim, and Berkley, and aids Blair and Dawn, and Quarterlife ministry and Call Committee; All Seminary students and Washington University students that the Spirit would instill and strengthen their faith in Christ; All missionaries, especially Phillip (Francophone Africa), David & Jennifer (Dominican Republic), and Tirzah (Dominican Republic); The community in which we live, specifically its residents, civic leaders, government officials, and educational institutions; Those who are unemployed or underemployed.
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Stewardship Thought
Luke 2:40 – “And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.” At Christmas God became man. And as a man, Jesus grew up and increased in strength and wisdom. We are called to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, to grow in His image. The power for this growth comes from receiving the grace of Jesus in His Word and Sacraments. How is the Lord calling you to grow this year?
— LCMS Stewardship Ministry
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Witness & Outreach Thought
Luke 2:40-52: At the age of twelve, Jesus obediently went to Jerusalem with Joseph and Mary to celebrate the Passover. But, Jesus was also aware of the truth that He was the only-begotten Son of God and needed to be in constant contact with His Father. He needed to be able to have a connection with His Father to carry out the mission He was sent to earth to accomplish. Christmas reminds us that Jesus is God’s greatest gift to the world. What a privilege we have to share God’s gift of a Savior with others. May we always be ready and willing to share this Good News whenever the opportunity arises.
— LCMS Witness & Outreach Ministry
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Weekly offerings may be made via automatic electronic funds transfers to Village Lutheran Church. Submit a simple registration form to start; changes may be made at any time.
Village also accepts stock donations to our brokerage account and IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) sent directly to Village. Email Village Bookkeeper for details.
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