Responding to God’s love, we seek to imitate Jesus by living in the fullness of the Holy Spirit in order to bring the love of Christ to our world by word and deed, so that all may come to love and obey Him for the glory of God.
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Responding to God’s love, we seek to imitate Jesus by living in the fullness of the Holy Spirit in order to bring the love of Christ to our world by word and deed, so that all may come to love and obey Him for the glory of God.
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SEASON SERVICES
For the 4 Sundays of Advent we will meet at 10:00 AM The sermons will focus on the traditional “Christmas Narratives”.
On Sunday December 22nd, our worship service will be an adapted service of “Lessons & Carols”. Eucharist will follow.
Our Christmas Eve Service, what we call a “Quiet Service” begins at 5:00 PM and concludes at 6:00 PM.
On December 1st, we will decorating our Christmas Trees, following the Worship Service.
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SEASON SUNDAY SERMON SERIES
During Advent and on the 2 Sundays following Christmas Day, our sermons will be based on our Gospel readings for that day. Here is a schedule of those texts and who will be preaching:
December 1st: Luke 1:5-24 Fr. George Preaching
December 8th: Luke 1:26-38 Fr. George Preaching
December 15th: Matthew 1:18-25 Deacon Jennifer Kang Preaching
December 22nd: Lessons & Carols Service (no sermon)
December 29th: John 1:1-18 Fr. George Preaching
January 5th: Matthew 2:1-12 Deacon Phil Kenyon Preaching
WEDNESDAY EVENING SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY
We have concluded our Fall small group Bible study of St. Peter’s first Epistle. A new study will begin mid-January. More information will be forthcoming.
SUNDAY EVENING PRAYER GATHERINGS
Beginning in May, Great Shepherd will be hosting a once a month Sunday evening prayer gathering on the first Sunday of each month. These prayer gatherings will run from 7:00 PM till 8:00 PM. Each month’s gathering will have a different format and emphasis. Please join with us for prayer.
GREAT SHEPHERD’S NEWSLETTER
If you would like to receive our weekly E-Newsletter (sent out on Monday mornings) please email Fr. George at: wheatonpriest903@gmail.com
Game Night!
Game Night is held on the third Friday of each month, and is back up and running. We begin at 6:30 PM. Presently no food or beverages will be available, but each one attending can bring snacks and beverages for their own consumption. For more info contact Scott Penney at: Scott.J.Penney@gmail.com