On this most special of nights, we come together to rejoice in the birth of a baby. A hope for peace. A promise of life everlasting.
Our celebration will start with special music at 6:30 pm, followed immediately by a candlelight Christmas service at 7:00 pm.
Here is the bulletin for Christmas Eve.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Christmas-Eve-2022.pdf
And the link to the video.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Today is the 4th Sunday in Advent, when we light four candles and go on a road trip with our young, and not so young, folks.
This week’s we will have a blended service with a special presentation of “Christmas Road Trip, The Journey of a Lifetime”. Our service starts this week at 10:00 a.m.
Here are this week’s Announcements.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Announcements-12-18-22-4th-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf
The Bulletin and Program for the special presentation.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Christmas-Road-Trip-Christmas-Program.pdf
The link to the video:
After this morning’s service the congregation is invited to the Fellowship Hall for Christmas tea.
And just a reminder, our Christmas Eve service will begin with special music at 6:30, with the candlelight service beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Day, we will celebrate with Carols and Communion at 10:00 a.m.
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Today is the 3rd Sunday in Advent, December 11th.
Here are the Readings and Announcements for this Sunday.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Readings-December-11-2022.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Announcements-12-11-22-3rd-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Advent-Christmas-Schedule-2.pdf
The Bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1st-Service-12-11-22-3rd-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf
The Bulletin, Words to Music, and link to the video for the Second Worship Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2nd-Service-12-11-22-3rd-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2nd-Service-Music-12-11-22.pdf
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Today is the 2nd Sunday in Advent, Sunday Dec. 4th.
Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Readings-December-4-2022.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Announcements-12-4-22-2nd-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Advent-Christmas-Schedule-2.pdf
The Bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1st-Service-12-4-22-2nd-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf
The Bulletin, words to Music, and link to the video for the Second Worship Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2nd-Service-12-4-22-2nd-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Dec-4-Music.pdf
As we light the second candle on our Advent wreaths this week, we are reminded that the color of Advent is blue, the color of hope. As the days grow shorter, and the dark of night comes earlier, the Advent candles remind us of the hope for the coming Savior, the light of the world.
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Today is the First Sunday of Advent, Sunday November 27th.
Here are the Readings and Announcements (lots of them!) for this week.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Announcements-11-27-22-1st-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Advent-Christmas-Schedule.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Soles-4-Santa-2022-2.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Christmas-Service-Project-Insert.pdf
The Bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1st-Service-11-27-22-1st-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf
The Bulletin, words to the Music, and link to the video for the Second Worship Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2nd-Service-11-27-22-1st-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/November-27-2022-Music.pdf
As we light the first candle on the Advent Wreath this week, our Scripture lessons charge us to be on watch. As we look backwards and reflect on the gift of a Savior, we also look forward to His return.
‘”Wake, awake, for night is flying”, the watchmen on the heights are crying; “awake, Jerusalem, arise!”‘ (Phillipp Nicolai, 1599)
He is Coming!
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Today is Sunday, November 20th. This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday, the end of the Liturgical Church year.
Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Readings-November-20-2022.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Announcements-11-20-22.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Advent-Christmas-Schedule.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Christmas-Service-Project-Insert.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Soles-4-Santa-2022-2.pdf
The Bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1st-Service-11-20-22-Christ-the-King.pdf
The Bulletin and link to the video for the Second Worship Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2nd-Service-11-20-22.pdf
Just as we start the church year with the promise and hope of the coming Savior, we end it with the promise of His return. Paul’s words this week’s Second Reading, Col 1:11-20, gives several descriptive names for Christ, like “the firstborn from the dead”. He has died. He is risen. He will come again. Hold fast to that promise this, and every, week.
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Today is the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.
Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Readings-November-13-2022.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Announcements-11-13-22.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Soles-4-Santa-2022-1.pdf
The Bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service:
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1st-Service-11-13-22.pdf
And the Bulletin, words to Music, and link to the video for the Second Worship Service:
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2nd-Service-11-13-22.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2nd-Service-Music-11-13-22.pdf
As we approach the end of both the liturgical year and the calendar year, we may start to think about what the future may hold. And there will be hard times and challenges. But our loving God knows what we’re going through. He’s been there.
But here’s the thing. His love is in us, and under us, and through us all the time. Guaranteed. So no matter what may come, we can face it. That’s what all three of today’s readings tell us.
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Today is All Saints Sunday, November 6th, 2022.
Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Readings-November-6-2022.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Announcements-11-6-22-All-Saints-Sunday.pdf
The Bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1st-Service-11-6-22-All-Saints-Sunday.pdf
The Bulletin, words to music, and link to the video for the Second Worship Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2nd-Service-11-6-22-All-Saints-Sunday.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2nd-Service-Music-11-6-22.pdf
On this All Saint’s Sunday, we remember with love and thanksgiving all those who have shared our lives and have now gone before us to join the host of heavenly Saints. We especially remember Wilna Braun, Andy Anderson, and Jane Starr. Thank you, Lord, for the time you gave us to share with these special people.
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Today is Reformation Sunday, the day we celebrate Martin Luther starting the discussion that led to the Protestant Reformation.
Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Readings-October-30-2022-1.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Announcements-10-30-22-Reformation-1.pdf
The Bulletin and insert for the First Worship Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1st-Service-10-30-22-Reformation-1.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/LBWAffirmationBaptism-2022-Nathan-Enneking-1.pdf
Here is the link to the video for the First Worship Service.
The Bulletin, words to Music, and insert for the Second Worship Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2nd-Service-10-30-22-Reformation-1.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/October-30-2022-Music-2.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/LBWAffirmationBaptism-2022-Owen-East-1.pdf
And the link to for the Second Worship Service.
Second Worship Service
And a special CONGRATULATIONS to Nathan and Owen on affirming their baptism!
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!