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Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Order of Worship and Announcements
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Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
First Sunday in Advent
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Liturgy: Page 203 - 212
Follow along in our hymnal below:
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352 - "Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord"
752 - "Be Still, My Soul"
343 - "Prepare the Royal Highway"
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The Lord's Supper
(Served every Sunday)
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Holy Communion is celebrated in, with and under the bread and wine Jesus gives us his body and blood for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and one another.
Our Lord invites to His table those who repent of all sins, trust in Christ the Savior, believe in the real presence of His body and blood in, with and under the bread and wine, and forgives others as He loves and forgives us.
Those who do not know or accept the teachings of the Lutheran Church are invited to speak with the Pastor about joining the next adult instruction class so that they may become one with us in doctrine and receive the Sacrament for their blessing.
Pastor Leon Roberts
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"Increase in Overflowing Love for Each Other" | |
Sermon Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
| "Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus clear the way for us to come to you. May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones." | Introit, Collect and Scripture Readings for the Service | |
The season of Advent is characterized by waiting—waiting upon the Lord for his presence to be revealed to us on Christmas. In this worship series for Advent, we look back in Scripture at those
who waited upon the Lord for his promises to come to pass through the Christ Child. We also look forward, contemplating how we should wait upon the Lord in this present moment of our lives, as God continues to make himself known to us.
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Coffee and Fellowship Time | “Fellowship is a mutual bond that Christians have with Christ that puts us in a deep, eternal relationship with one another.” | | | |
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Sunday School and Adult Bible Class | |
We will be continuing our study in the course of Lutheranism 101. We would love to have you study with us! Below is a snapshot of what the study is about:
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What makes the Lutheran confession of faith unique? Why is Lutheran worship different from worship at the church next door? Does it have to be confusing? Whether you’re a lifelong Lutheran looking to dig deeper, new to Lutheranism and want answers, or just curious about the Lutheran Church, the Lutheranism 101 series is great for you! It will help you easily get to know theology basics in a way that won’t make your brain hurt. | |
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Sometimes it is good to reminisce about the Thanksgiving holidays of the past. I remember school letting out a half day on Wednesday and my grandparents picking us up and taking us to their house. It was usually chilly weather, and it was prior to them having central heat and air. I would awake in the morning and see my breath in the air. I had already watched my grandmother in the kitchen doing her prep-cook items. She would arise while it was still dark and begin the process of making our Thanksgiving dinner. Pastor Leon Roberts - Read More Below....
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Mid-Week Bible Study
Tuesday's at 11:30 a.m. LIVE on Facebook
On Tuesday, October 19, we talked about the Gospel of John and saw the beginning of Jesus' miracles - the first being in Cana, Galilee and turning the water into wine at a wedding feast.
Learn about Jesus' journey for our salvation through the eyes and personal relationship the disciples had with Jesus. The recorded video can be accessed to the right and will be housed on our YouTube Channel as well as our website.
We will announce when the next study will be.
Visit us at: www.holycrossjax.com to view our Bible Study page OR visit our YouTube Channel here:
HC YouTube Channel
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Don't forget to view, "Subscribe" and share our NEW YouTube Channel at Holy Cross. | | |
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How Do I Become a Lutheran?
If you are interested in becoming a Lutheran or simply want to refresh your learning about the Lutheran faith, please reach out to Pastor Leon Roberts at 954-649-4787.
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Advent Worship Service Schedule | |
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The Advent Wreath & Candles - Meaning, Symbolism and History
| Advent is a time of expectation and hope filled with rich traditions. “Advent” means “arrival” or “coming,” and it prompts us to pause each day in December and remember why Jesus came at Christmas. Traditions vary by country, but common ways of commemorating Jesus’ birth are through Advent calendars, wreaths, and candles. Ideally, any Advent tradition should involve families in a fun activity each day of December, helping them remember why we celebrate Christmas. The advent wreath and candles provide beautiful symbolism for each week of advent as we wait for Christmas to arrive. | |
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At Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
5401 Dunn Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32211
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ORLC Living Nativity
Monday, December 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
The Annual Living Nativity Service will be held on Monday December 13, 2021 at 7PM at the outdoor stable. A 5:30PM chili supper precedes the program with serving until 6:30PM. Dessert fellowship and a bonfire with smores will follow the program. Adults, children, and youth are needed as costumed participants and also helpers behind the scenes. Please plan to bring desserts to share.
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Thrivent Action Teams
The deadline for submitting a 2021 Thrivent Action Team project application is December 31, 2021. You have 3 months into the new year to complete the project.
If you still have a 2021 project available, PLEASE plan a project now or speak to the pastor to get ideas or assistance. Each project may receive up to $250 to benefit a church ministry, another deserving Non-Profit (especially Lutheran organizations), or individuals who need our help. The project must be designated a Service Project, or Education Event, or Fundraiser. Typically 2-3 weeks prior to the project target date are need for approval and receipt of the Action team prepaid Visa.
If you are not a Thrivent benefit member (insurance product, investment, annuity etc., you may become an association member for $20 and will be entitled to 1 action team project per year.
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Lutheran Social Services
HCLC has begun a food drive that will benefit Lutheran Social Services. Please bring canned goods and nonperishables to HCLC and place them in the Fellowship Hall. I will deliver once per month to Lutheran Social Services (LSS) on Phillips Highway. You can learn more about this service through the link below.
Thank you for your support! Pastor Roberts
LSS Website
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Holy Cross - Community Resources Available
Jacksonville FL has a large variety of community resources available to its residents and visitors. The list below offers places to contact in areas such as Emergency Contacts, Government Assistance, Housing and Food Shelters/Missions, Health Care and more.
Please keep the below document easily accessible should a situation arise if someone needs assistance. Let us know if you have questions or concerns at 904-724-3210, Pastor Leon Roberts.
JAX Community Resources
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Sharing is Caring!
Please consider sharing an invitation on all of your social media platforms and email addresses for folks to join us for our Sunday Livestream service on Facebook. The more we promote Holy Cross the better. Will you help us? You can visit our YouTube Channel or our website below to view all our recorded Worship services as well as the mid-week Bible Study to date.
HC Website
HC YouTube Channel
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NEW Holy Cross Website!
We are so pleased to introduce you to our new website that will house weekly Worship services, live calendar, Bible studies, events, newsletters and much more! Coming soon are pages such as Pastor's Blog, Ministries, and Advent preparation. Check it out and keep coming back to see more updates as they happen.
Questions? Contact Pastor Leon Roberts or Arline VanDeWater.
Click Here to View: Holy Cross Website
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