Mingus View Presbyterian Church. . .
. . . a fellowship of believers proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through worship, nurture, and striving to exhibit the Kingdom of God to our community and the world.
December 11, 2022
3rd Sunday of Advent
“Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is
in the Lord their God, who made heaven and earth, the sea,
and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever; who executes
justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry.”
Psalm 146:5-7
You are invited to join us on Sunday for our 10:00 a.m. Worship Service in our sanctuary or with the broadcast on Facebook. This is the second Sunday of Advent. The title of Jerry Hammon’s sermon is “Truly Good News” (Psalm 146:5-10; Luke 1:46-55). The Chancel Choir will sing “Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming.” Hymns for the service include “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” “Prepare the Way,” and “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.”
THIS WEEK!!
THIS WEEK!!
Monday Food Pantry Open, 9 – 11 a.m.
Tuesday Advent Bible Study, 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday Crafternooners, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday Bell Choir Rehearsal, 1:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Advent Devotionals are available on the back table. Enhance your Advent prayer and devotional time with “Attending to Advent”, created by Teri McDowell Ott.
- Toys for Tots! The church in Ganado has informed us that they won’t be able to accept the donations of blankets and warm clothing that we’ve provided for many years now. Instead, the Mission Team has decided to participate in the community Toys for Tots Christmas program. Your donations of new, unwrapped toys may be place in the crib in the entryway. Donation deadline is December 18th!
- Christmas Joy Offering – A cherished Presbyterian tradition since the 1930’s and a Mingus View tradition for many, many years, our special offering for the holidays is the Christmas Joy Offering. The monies we receive and send to the denomination are divided equally between two programs – the assistance program of the Board of Pension and financial assistance for Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping students of color.
- “Illuminating Advent” – The Advent Study continues Tuesday, December 13th, at 10:00 a.m.
- CHRISTMAS EVE OPEN HOUSE! We are so blessed to have a cherished Christmas Eve tradition provided for us by Bob & Jone Rongstad. Once again this year, they are inviting everyone to their home following the 5:00 p.m. Service. Wonderful chili and soup are provided, guests are welcome to bring along their favorite side dishes and desserts. They would appreciate it if you would sign up so they know how many to plan for.
The Year of the Bible questions for the Week of December 11th are:
- What reason does Jonah give for fleeing to Tarshish rather than going to Nineveh as God had commanded him?
- What does John see when the Lamb opens the seventh seal?
Answers from last week:
1. Which Psalm affirms that the Lord knows all about us, wherever we are? (Psalm 139).
2. What is John told when he weeps because no one is worthy to open the scroll sealed with seven seals? He is told not to weep because Jesus Christ can open the scroll. Revelation 5:5)
THE YEAR OF THE BIBLE: Readings for December, 2022
Day 11 Amos 7, 8/ Revelation 8 Day 12 Amos 9/ Revelation 9
Day 13 Obadiah 1/ Psalms 142, 143 Day 14 Jonah 1, 2/ Revelation 10
Day 15 Jonah 3, 4/ Revelation 11 Day 16 Micah 1-3/ Psalm 144
Day 17 Micah 4, 5/ Revelation 12 Day 18 Micah 6, 7/Revelation 13
Day 19 Nahum 1-3/ Revelation 14 Day 20 Habakkuk 1-3/ Psalm 145
Day 21 Zephaniah 1-3/ Revelation 15 Day 22 Haggai 1, 2/ Revelation 16
Day 23 Zechariah 1, 2/Psalms 146, 147 Day 24 Zechariah 3, 4/ Rev. 17
Day 25 Zechariah 5, 6/ Revelation 18 Day 26 Zechariah 7, 8/ Rev.19
Day 27 Zechariah 9, 10/ Psalm 148 Day 28 Zechariah 11, 12/ Rev.20
Day 29 Zechariah 13,14/Revelation 21 Day 30 Malachi 1, 2/Psalms 149, 150
Day 31 Malachi 3, 4/ Revelation 22
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU DID IT!!!!