God’s way
First Lutheran Church, Lucerne
Pastor Chris DelCol
On the second Sunday of Advent, we continue with our sermon series on “Family Life” and look at Luke 1:57-66. This passage is specific to the naming of John the Baptist and the conflicts that arise when the family looks beyond the traditional way of doing things and instead focuses on God’s way of doing things. More specifically, when family conflict comes we are tempted to say, “My way!” “No way!” or “Your way!”
Is there a better way? You bet there is! It’s Zechariah and Elizabeth’s way. They resolve their conflict with these powerful words — “Our way which is always God’s way!”
First Lutheran Church is located at 3863 Country Club Dr. in Lucerne
Expectation, wonder and surprise
Galilee Lutheran Church
Lay leader Debra Blum
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” These familiar words from Isaiah presage the birth of the Messiah, and also give us hope in these modern times. Have we seen the light? Can we find our way out of the darkness?
Oddly enough, this and the Gospel lesson (the Christmas story from Luke 2) are usually reserved for Christmas Eve. But this year we get them early in the season. Is this a spoiler for later in December? Do we get the end of the story first? Life is full of surprises, and we at Galilee have never ceased to wonder at the curves that God throws at us from day to day. It only increases the expectation and wonder that we experience when we encounter the living and loving God in our lives.
In celebration of the 500th year of the Protestant Reformation, we are singing each Sunday a hymn written by Martin Luther. By the end of the year, we will either love his music, or we will all be Baptists. The jury is still out on this issue.
On Tuesday nights, our Bible Study is beginning at 6:00, with a short meditative midweek Advent service from 7:15-8:00. Come for one or the other, or both!
Does life appear “a deep darkness”? Galilee Lutheran invites all who seek a “great light,” regardless of your current spiritual state, background, previous church experiences, race, gender, age or immigration status. We are located at 8860 Soda Bay Road, between the Riviera Shopping Center and Konocti Harbor Inn. Sunday service is at 10:00 am.
Is it more than a place?
Clear Lake Baptist Church, Lakeport
Pastor Ray Smith
What is important about the Church? Is the church just a place or is there more to the church? What is your responsibility? What is your part or do you have a part? Come on Sunday for answers. Join us this Sunday at 10:45 am to learn more. Come at 9:15 am for stimulating Bible studies for all ages. We have midweek services so check out the schedule online or call the church office (707) 263-3256. Listen to sermons online (but there is no substitute for live interaction and engagement.) Our Tuesday night AWANA kids club is for ages 4 years old to 6th grade. Visit our website for other services and times; www.clearlakebaptistchurch.org. Sunday, December 11 at 6:00 pm is our Christmas program. Come and enjoy drama and music.
Clear Lake Baptist Church is located at 555 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
