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Second Sunday Of Advent - Peace

Second Sunday of Advent, Traditional Service

Join us for our traditional Advent worship service every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. You can also worship with us from home through Facebook Live or Zoom. Experience the beauty of Advent with inspiring music from our chancel choir, bell choirs, instrumentalists, and piano or organ.

Join us right after worship service in the Fellowship Hall for Fellowship Hour. All are invited to join us for light refreshments and fellowship.


Join us as we celebrate the Advent season at our Annual Advent Dinner today in the Fellowship Hall from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

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Second Sunday of Advent / Communion Sunday

The lighting of the Advent Candle: Ellen Rast.

Bible Text:

  • Isaiah 11:1-10
  • Luke 2:25-35

Sermon: “The Piercing of Her Soul” Pastor Natalie Bell

Musical Leadership: Dorothy Brittain

Prelude: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” – Arr. Mark Hayes

Choral Anthem: “E’en So Lord Jesus Quickly Come” – Paul Manz

Offertory: “Savior of the Heathen, Come” – J.S. Bach

Postlude: “Savior of the Nations, Come” – Arr. Paul Manz

Music by permission: Onelicense #M-401389; CCLI #3071145