Here’s what’s happening in worship this week. As a reminder, the ELPC office will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 25 and 26. There will be no Taizé prayer service on Wednesday, December 26. There also will be no Church School classes on Sunday, December 23 or 30. Classes will resume on Winter Rally Day, Sunday, January 6.
Worship Services
Journey Worship | Sunday, 8:45 am
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our theme this month is New Beginnings. Pastor Patrice will preach from Isaiah 11:1–10.
Sanctuary Worship | Sunday, 11 am
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. Pastor Randy will preach. Pastor Randy will preach. Our service will have a “Lessons, Carols, and Stories” theme, featuring readings from the Old and New Testaments, as well as Jeannette Winterson’s Christmas story, “The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me.”
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Friends & Family Service | monday, at 5 pm
Pastor Heather will lead a special Christmas Eve Friends & Family worship service, featuring the celebration of the Lord’s Supper and candle lighting.
Candlelight Service | Monday, at 11 pm (music begins at 10:30 pm)
Pastor Randy will lead a special Christmas Eve Candlelight worship service. The gospel reading will be Luke 2:22–32, and Pastor Randy’s sermon will be titled “Seeing a Newborn with Old Eyes.” The service will feature the celebration of the Lord’s Supper and candle lighting.