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A new day is coming! — This week at ELC

December 16, 2016 by john

magnificatAs the day draws near, two women, Mary and Elizabeth, share a common bond and a mutual experience of God’s miracles on earth.  But Jesus’ presence will be a challenge to the world’s ways.  Are we ready to celebrate God’s presence in our lives?

Worship this week:

Saturday – 5:00 p.m.  Modified traditional worship with Holy Communion

Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Traditional worship with Holy Communion

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m.  Sunday School Christmas Program

Devotions for this week:

Jesus’ Birth Announced                                               December 17-18, 2016

SHARE:   What was a high point of your day? What was a low point?

READ: Read the following daily readings to deepen your understanding:

Sunday: Jesus’ Birth Announced, Luke 1:26-45 [46-56]

Monday: Introduction to Luke, Luke 1:1-4

Tuesday: An Angel Tells Zechariah of John’s Birth, Luke 1:5-25

Wednesday: Mary’s Song, Luke 1:46-56

Thursday: Birth of John the Baptist, Luke 1:57-66

Friday: Prophecy of Zechariah, Luke 1:67-80

Saturday, Birth of Jesus (Christmas Eve), Luke 2:1-14, [15-20]

TALK:  Consider some of these ideas:

Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,8 for he has looked with favor 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.” Luke 1:46-49

What to do now? Here is Mary, unmarried, now pregnant, but with the Son of God? There’s nothing else to do but take refuge at her cousin’s, where two women share a common bond and a mutual experience of God’s miracles on earth.  Then Mary spoke on behalf of a nation united in its anticipation of something better.

  • How will Jesus’ arrival change the course of human history?
  • When have you had to wait for someone or something that had the potential to change your life? What did you do to prepare for its arrival?
  • What can you do to help mothers-to-be prepare for the arrival of their babies? How can your community of faith support them as they raise their children?

PRAY: Nothing is impossible with you, O Lord. Gladden our hearts with your promises, and do not let us keep silent about all you have done for us. In Jesus’ holy name, Amen.

 BLESS:  May God bless whatever you are anticipating in your life. Amen.

 

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Worship Services

Welcome to Worship!

Saturday: 5:00 pm Worship in small chapel – modified traditional format.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship with a blend of traditional and contemporary music

Sunday School:  10:15 a.m.

Live worship will be streamed at 9:00 a.m. on Facebook. Recordings will be available on Facebook,  YouTube and on the Sermon Archive page.

Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mount Horeb (ELCA)
315 E. Main St., Mount Horeb, WI  53572
elc@mhtc.net

A Reconciling in Christ Congregation

We welcome all to ELC! Everyone. Without exception. Regardless of race,
ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, faith traditions, physical or mental abilities, financial resources, family status, or personal struggles. We are committed to being an anti-racist community. By the power of the Holy Spirit we will work to extend God’s grace, love, justice, and dignity. You belong here. Your story and your life are valuable. In Christ’s love, we welcome you.

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