January 26, 2025 | St. Andrew's Church, Ottawa | Sunday Worship Service: Anointed to Proclaim

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
ANOINTED TO PROCLAIM
JANUARY 26, 2025 — 10:30 AM

Join us for an inspiring Sunday Worship Service filled with beautiful hymns, heartfelt prayers, and a message of fairness and hope from Rev. Dr. Karen Dimock.

Highlights of the Service:

• Soul-stirring music by The Choir of St. Andrew's, directed by Matthew Larkin, FRCCO.
• Uplifting hymns including "Christ, you call us all to service" and "Will you come and follow me."
• Engaging time for children with Rev. Heather Paton.
• Spiritual reflection through scripture readings and prayers.
• Thought-provoking sermon on fairness and unfairness by Rev. Dr. Karen Dimock.

Be Part of Our Worship Community: Experience the peace and joy of coming together in God's presence. Whether you're seeking spiritual nourishment, a sense of community, or simply a moment of tranquility, our service welcomes all.

At St. Andrew's Church, we deepen our relationship with God, each other and the world, through Jesus Christ, by building connections, growing in faith, and serving others.

SCRIPTURE READING

Luke 4:14-21
The Beginning of the Galilean Ministry

Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.

The Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth

When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written:

‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to let the oppressed go free,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.’

And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’

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January 19, 2025 | St. Andrew's Church, Ottawa | Sunday Worship Service: Jesus in the Wilderness

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
JESUS IN THE WILDERNESS
JANUARY 19, 2025 — 10:30 AM

Join us for our Sunday Worship Service as we reflect on Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. Experience the presence of the Holy Spirit and the steadfast love of God through inspiring hymns, prayers, and a thought-provoking sermon by Rev. Dr. Karen Dimock on what tempts us most.

At St. Andrew's Church, we deepen our relationship with God, each other and the world, through Jesus Christ, by building connections, growing in faith, and serving others.

SCRIPTURE READING

Luke 4:1-13
The Temptation of Jesus

Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. The devil said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread.’ Jesus answered him, ‘It is written, “One does not live by bread alone.” ’

Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said to him, ‘To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.’ Jesus answered him, ‘It is written,

“Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.” ’

Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written,
“He will command his angels concerning you,
to protect you”,
and
“On their hands they will bear you up,
so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.” ’
Jesus answered him, ‘It is said, “Do not put the Lord your God to the test.” ’ When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.

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January 12, 2025 | St. Andrew's Church, Ottawa | Sunday Worship Service: Baptism of the Lord

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
JANUARY 12, 2025 — 10:30 AM

Join us on January 12, 2025, at 10:30 AM for a transformative worship experience featuring the St. Andrew's Ringers bell choir. Reflect on the Baptism of the Lord and the powerful symbols of the Holy Spirit: wind, fire, water, and a dove. Discover spiritual renewal and inspiration through Luke's gospel.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, ‘I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing-fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing-floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.’

The Baptism of Jesus

Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’

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January 5, 2025 | St. Andrew's Church, Ottawa | Sunday Worship Service: 2nd Sunday after Christmas — Epiphany

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS — EPIPHANY
JANUARY 5, 2025 — 10:30 AM

Join us at St. Andrew's Church, Ottawa on January 5, 2025, for a special Epiphany Sunday Worship Service. Reflect on God's promise from Isaiah 43:16-21, 'Behold, I am doing a new thing!' Celebrate the journey of the Magi from Matthew 2:1-12, and contemplate what we follow in our search for hope. Let's worship together in-person and online!

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Isaiah 43:16-21
Restoration and Protection Promised

Thus says the Lord,
   who makes a way in the sea,
   a path in the mighty waters,
who brings out chariot and horse,
   army and warrior;
they lie down, they cannot rise,
   they are extinguished, quenched like a wick:
Do not remember the former things,
   or consider the things of old.
I am about to do a new thing;
   now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
   and rivers in the desert.
The wild animals will honour me,
   the jackals and the ostriches;
for I give water in the wilderness,
   rivers in the desert,
to give drink to my chosen people,
   the people whom I formed for myself
so that they might declare my praise.

Matthew 2:1-12
The Visit of the Wise Men

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.’ When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet:

“And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who is to shepherd my people Israel.” ’

Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, ‘Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.’ When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure-chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.

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December 29, 2024 | St. Andrew's Church, Ottawa | Sunday Worship Service after Christmas

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 29, 2024 — 10:30 AM

Celebrate with us as we come into God's presence, sing carols, and share in the joy and reflection of this sacred season. We are especially delighted to welcome Rev. Paul Wu from St. Giles Church, joining us as part of a pulpit swap with other downtown Presbyterian churches. Let us gather together to embrace the spirit of unity and fellowship as we listen to his inspiring sermon, "Growing Pain." Enjoy a morning of worship, prayer, and community as we honor the birth of our Savior. We look forward to sharing this meaningful time with you!

SCRIPTURE READINGS

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26
The Child Samuel at Shiloh

Samuel was ministering before the Lord, a boy wearing a linen ephod. His mother used to make for him a little robe and take it to him each year, when she went up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice. Then Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, and say, ‘May the Lord repay you with children by this woman for the gift that she made to the Lord’; and then they would return to their home.

Now the boy Samuel continued to grow both in stature and in favour with the Lord and with the people.

Luke 2:41-52
The Boy Jesus in the Temple

Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival. When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Assuming that he was in the group of travellers, they went a day’s journey. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends. When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, ‘Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in great anxiety.’ He said to them, ‘Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?’ But they did not understand what he said to them. Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour.

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December 22, 2024 | SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE | 10:30AM | ADVENT FOUR

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At St. Andrew’s we value belonging, connection, discipleship and our location in the centre of Ottawa. It is a place to call home. All are welcome here. Our church is a sanctuary where you can experience the grace and peace of god, feel supported and find courage and strength.

We worship each week on Sundays at 10:30 am and our services can be joined online. Whether you are visiting from out of town, looking for a new church home, or simply curious to learn more about St. Andrew’s, please visit our website to find out more: https://www.standrewsottawa.ca/im-new

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
ADVENT FOUR
DECEMBER 22, 2024 — 10:30 AM

Scripture Readings:

Matthew 1:18-24

The Birth of Jesus the Messiah

Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.’ All this took place to fulfil what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet:

‘Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and they shall name him Emmanuel’,
which means, ‘God is with us.’

When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife,

Luke 1:46-55

Mary’s Song of Praise

And Mary said,
‘My soul magnifies the Lord,
   and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,
for he has looked with favour 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.
His mercy is for those who fear him
   from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm;
   he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,
   and lifted up the lowly;
he has filled the hungry with good things,
   and sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
   in remembrance of his mercy,
according to the promise he made to our ancestors,
   to Abraham and to his descendants for ever.’

December 15, 2024 | SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE | 10:30AM | ADVENT THREE

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
ADVENT THREE
DECEMBER 15, 2024 — 10:30 AM

Scripture Readings:

Luke 3:1-16

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah,

‘The voice of one crying out in the wilderness:

“Prepare the way of the Lord,

make his paths straight.

Every valley shall be filled,

and every mountain and hill shall be made low,

and the crooked shall be made straight,

and the rough ways made smooth;

and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” ’

John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, “We have Abraham as our ancestor”; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the axe is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.’

And the crowds asked him, ‘What then should we do?’ In reply he said to them, ‘Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.’ Even tax-collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him, ‘Teacher, what should we do?’ He said to them, ‘Collect no more than the amount prescribed for you.’ Soldiers also asked him, ‘And we, what should we do?’ He said to them, ‘Do not extort money from anyone by threats or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.’

Isaiah 58:9-12

The Rewards of Godliness

Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer;
you shall cry for help, and he will say, Here I am.

If you remove the yoke from among you,
   the pointing of the finger, the speaking of evil,
if you offer your food to the hungry
   and satisfy the needs of the afflicted,
then your light shall rise in the darkness
   and your gloom be like the noonday.
The Lord will guide you continually,
   and satisfy your needs in parched places,
   and make your bones strong;
and you shall be like a watered garden,
   like a spring of water,
   whose waters never fail.
Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt;
   you shall raise up the foundations of many generations;
you shall be called the repairer of the breach,
   the restorer of streets to live in.

December 8, 2024 | SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE | 10:30AM | aDVENT TWO

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
ADVENT TWO
DECEMBER 8, 2024 — 10:30 AM

Scripture Readings:

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

The Value of a Friend

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up the other; but woe to one who is alone and falls and does not have another to help. Again, if two lie together, they keep warm; but how can one keep warm alone? And though one might prevail against another, two will withstand one. A threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Ruth 1

Elimelech’s Family Goes to Moab

In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to live in the country of Moab, he and his wife and two sons. The name of the man was Elimelech and the name of his wife Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion; they were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. They went into the country of Moab and remained there. But Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, and she was left with her two sons. These took Moabite wives; the name of one was Orpah and the name of the other Ruth. When they had lived there for about ten years, both Mahlon and Chilion also died, so that the woman was left without her two sons or her husband.

Naomi and Her Moabite Daughters-in-Law

Then she started to return with her daughters-in-law from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the country of Moab that the Lord had had consideration for his people and given them food. So she set out from the place where she had been living, she and her two daughters-in-law, and they went on their way to go back to the land of Judah. But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, ‘Go back each of you to your mother’s house. May the Lord deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me. The Lord grant that you may find security, each of you in the house of your husband.’ Then she kissed them, and they wept aloud. They said to her, ‘No, we will return with you to your people.’ But Naomi said, ‘Turn back, my daughters, why will you go with me? Do I still have sons in my womb that they may become your husbands? Turn back, my daughters, go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. Even if I thought there was hope for me, even if I should have a husband tonight and bear sons, would you then wait until they were grown? Would you then refrain from marrying? No, my daughters, it has been far more bitter for me than for you, because the hand of the Lord has turned against me.’ Then they wept aloud again. Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her.

So she said, ‘See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.’ But Ruth said,
‘Do not press me to leave you
   or to turn back from following you!
Where you go, I will go;
   where you lodge, I will lodge;
your people shall be my people,
   and your God my God.
Where you die, I will die—
   there will I be buried.
May the Lord do thus and so to me,
   and more as well,
if even death parts me from you!’
When Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more to her.

So the two of them went on until they came to Bethlehem. When they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them; and the women said, ‘Is this Naomi?’ She said to them,
‘Call me no longer Naomi,
   call me Mara,
   for the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me.
I went away full,
   but the Lord has brought me back empty;
why call me Naomi
   when the Lord has dealt harshly with me,
   and the Almighty has brought calamity upon me?’

So Naomi returned together with Ruth the Moabite, her daughter-in-law, who came back with her from the country of Moab. They came to Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 | SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE | 10:30AM | ADVENT ONE: THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
ADVENT ONE - SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
DECEMBER 1, 2024 — 10:30 AM

Scripture Readings:

Luke 1:26-38

The Birth of Jesus Foretold

Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, favoured one! The Lord is with you.’ But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.’ Mary said to the angel, ‘How can this be, since I am a virgin?’ The angel said to her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. For nothing will be impossible with God.’ Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’ Then the angel departed from her.

Isaiah 43:1-2

Restoration and Protection Promised

But now thus says the Lord,
   he who created you, O Jacob,
   he who formed you, O Israel:
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
   I have called you by name, you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
   and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
   and the flame shall not consume you.

November 24, 2024 – 10:30AM - Sunday Worship Service | Christ the King Sunday

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 24, 2024 — 10:30 AM

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICEANOINTED TO PROCLAIMJANUARY 26, 2025 — 10:30 AM

SCRIPTURE READING

Luke 4:14-21The Beginning of the Galilean Ministry

The Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICEJESUS IN THE WILDERNESSJANUARY 19, 2025 — 10:30 AM

SCRIPTURE READING

Luke 4:1-13The Temptation of Jesus

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICEBAPTISM OF THE LORDJANUARY 12, 2025 — 10:30 AM

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICESECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS — EPIPHANYJANUARY 5, 2025 — 10:30 AM

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Isaiah 43:16-21Restoration and Protection Promised

Matthew 2:1-12The Visit of the Wise Men

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICEFIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMASDECEMBER 29, 2024 — 10:30 AM

SCRIPTURE READINGS

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26The Child Samuel at Shiloh

Luke 2:41-52The Boy Jesus in the Temple

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Scripture Readings:

Matthew 1:18-24

The Birth of Jesus the Messiah

Luke 1:46-55

Mary’s Song of Praise

Scripture Readings:

Luke 3:1-16

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

Isaiah 58:9-12

The Rewards of Godliness

Scripture Readings:

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

The Value of a Friend

Ruth 1

Elimelech’s Family Goes to Moab

Naomi and Her Moabite Daughters-in-Law

Scripture Readings:

Luke 1:26-38

The Birth of Jesus Foretold

Isaiah 43:1-2

Restoration and Protection Promised

Scripture Readings:

2 Samuel 23:1-7

John 18:33-37

St. Andrew's Ottawa

Since 1828

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
ANOINTED TO PROCLAIM
JANUARY 26, 2025 — 10:30 AM

Luke 4:14-21
The Beginning of the Galilean Ministry

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
JESUS IN THE WILDERNESS
JANUARY 19, 2025 — 10:30 AM

Luke 4:1-13
The Temptation of Jesus

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
JANUARY 12, 2025 — 10:30 AM

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS — EPIPHANY
JANUARY 5, 2025 — 10:30 AM

Isaiah 43:16-21
Restoration and Protection Promised

Matthew 2:1-12
The Visit of the Wise Men

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 29, 2024 — 10:30 AM

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26
The Child Samuel at Shiloh

Luke 2:41-52
The Boy Jesus in the Temple