Luke 2:8-20 New Living Translation
The Shepherds and Angels
8 That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, 10 but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! 12 And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in highest heaven,
and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”
15 When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. 17 After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. 18 All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished, 19 but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. 20 The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.
Prayer
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Sermon
“Joy Announced First, to Outsiders”
Weekly Prayer Request
Ed Beaver, Mel & Marie Cook, Dave & Dianna Huckleberry, Roger Krejchik, Stephanie Moles, Leslie Smith, and Jane Ziehmke.
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Announcements
Sermon Available as an Article: Due to yesterday’s winter weather, some were unable to attend worship. The sermon has been converted into an article and is attached for you to read and reflect on.
Bread & Word: (Food Pantry and Clothing Center) will be open this Thursday, December 18, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Cards: Can be exchanged by using the in-house mailboxes located next to the Hospitality Desk. Please don’t forget to check your designated mailboxes.
Christmas Eve: Will be on Thursday, December 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., followed by light refreshments. Please come and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with us.
Monthly Fellowship Calendar
- JANUARY 🍲 Soup-sation (Soup Competition): Sunday, January 18, 2026
- FEBRUARY 🥰 Love Your Church Luncheon: Sunday, February 15, 2026
- MARCH 🌶️ Annual Chili Cook-Off: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Clothing Closet
The Clothing Closet is seeking donations for any of the items listed below.
Gently used items are acceptable. Bolded items are sorely needed.
Laundry Detergent
Bath Towels
Children’s Winter Clothes (size:4 and up)
Blankets
Pillowcases
Sheets
Hooded Sweatshirts (size: Small, Medium, Large)
Men’s Boxer Shorts (size: Large and 2X)
Men’s Winter Gloves
Men’s Jeans (waist size: 32-38)
Men’s Jeans (waist size 30-32)
Men’s Sneakers (size: 9-12)
Women’s Winter Gloves
Women’s Tennis Shoes (sizes: 8-9 ½)
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