Thursday, November 29, 2007

The First Sunday of Advent

Sunday - December 2, 2007

The Lessons

Isaiah 2:1-5
Romans 13:8-14
Matthew 24:37-44
Psalm 122

The Collect

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Announcements

Sunday, December 2nd – Holy Eucharist at 9:00AM
Sunday School and child care are provided during the service.
Annual Meeting and Potluck – following Holy Eucharist ~ 10:30AM
  • Diocesan Convention: December 7-8, 2007
  • Fr Jim Short will be celebrating and preaching on December 9th
  • Diocesan Youth Convention for Jr. & Sr. High Youth on January 11-12 at St James’ Cathedral, Fresno. For registration information, see Fr Van.
  • A link to Bishop Schofield's Pastoral Letter is posted below, or here: Pastoral Letter
  • Key Anglican news items are listed on our website
  • See the article about Advent, below or here: Advent
Lessons for 2 Advent - Sunday, December 9th

Isaiah 11:1-10
Romans 15:4-13
Matthew 3:1-12
Psalm 72 or 72:1-8

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