Have I Got Good News for You

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In this Sunday’s gospel, the angel Gabriel is sent to Mary to deliver the Good News of Christmas: that Mary has found favor with God and will bear His Son. That’s the Good News that needs to be sounded – today, tomorrow, and forever. Our opening song reminds us to get ready to “Receive Our King,” and in our closing hymn we pray “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” – soon and very soon! Join us for worship!

Before you begin watching the service, you may want to open the bulletin so you can follow along.

Please also fill out and submit our "virtual welcome card," which you will find by clicking here.

May you be blessed as you worship at home today and in the coming days.

DECEMBER 20 WORSHIP MATERIALS
December 20 worship service (Vimeo)
December 20 worship service (YouTube)
December 20 Kids' Message (Vimeo)
December 20 Kids' Message (YouTube)
Worship bulletin
Opening song: "Receive Our King" 

ADVENT WREATH VIDEO
There is a lot of symbolism in the Advent season. Why do Christians use a wreath during Advent? Why is one candle pink? Are there other meanings associated with the wreath? Pastor Johann addresses these questions and more as he explains the history and symbolism of the Advent wreath.

Watch “The Advent Wreath” on Vimeo
Watch “The Advent Wreath” on YouTube

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT EDUCATION

Resources for Families and Kids

FAMILIES: Check out the Family Resources section on our Kids' Ministry page, and our Sunday Spark blog, where you'll find new Kids' Sunday School materials --Sunday Spark @ Home -- each week and links to our weekly Kids' Message. 

Click here for information about holding a family worship service at home.

Want to be a part of the Sunday Spark @ Home bunch? Want even more Sunday School resources? Email Holly Vanderhoof!

MSM & HSM @ Home

This group now meets online. Email Holly Vanderhoof

Adult Education

Ladies Bible Study - "Inspired by the Holy Spirit"

Heidi Cooper will be holding a Bible study every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. starting on May 10, studying Christina Hergenrader’s book Inspired by the Holy Spirit. For more info on this teleconference contact: 

Sign up by emailing Michele Clair:  .

 

Word Workers: "The Christ Key"

A Life Group, hosted by Melinda DeWan, that meets via a teleconference platform on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The purpose of the group is to develop close relationships while sharing the spiritual journey.

This year the group will be studying The Christ Key by Chad Bird. Word Workers welcomes all who would like to join!

Sign up by emailing the church office:   .

Prayers and blessings

Pastor Johann has made a number of videos and podcasts consisting of prayers and blessings. Here are the links to the videos:

Mealtime Prayers and Blessings (Vimeo) (YouTube)
Prayers during the Pandemic, Part 1 (Vimeo) (YouTube)
Prayers during the Pandemic, Part 2 (Vimeo)  (YouTube)
Prayers during the Season of Hurricanes and Wildfires (Vimeo) (YouTube)


You can find our podcasts by searching for GSLCVA on your favorite podcast app.

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