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- December 7, 2025 Bulletin
The Second Sunday of Advent
Opening Hymn #65: Prepare the way, o Zion
Collect of the Day
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A reading from the Prophet Isaiah, Chapter 11, Verses 1 – 10
A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse,
and a branch shall grow out of his roots.The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him,
the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of counsel and might,
the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.His delight shall be in the fear of the Lord.
He shall not judge by what his eyes see,
or decide by what his ears hear;but with righteousness he shall judge the poor,
and decide with equity for the meek of the earth;he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth,
and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist,
and faithfulness the belt around his loins.The wolf shall live with the lamb,
the leopard shall lie down with the kid,the calf and the lion and the fatling together,
and a little child shall lead them.The cow and the bear shall graze,
their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the
ox.The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp,
and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder’s den.They will not hurt or destroy
on all my holy mountain;for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord
as the waters cover the sea.On that day the root of Jesse shall stand as a signal to the peoples; the nations shall inquire of him, and his dwelling shall be glorious.
The Word of the Lord / Thanks be to God
Psalm 72: 1 – 7, 18 – 19
1 Give the King your justice, O God, *
and your righteousness to the King’s Son;2 That he may rule your people righteously *
and the poor with justice;3 That the mountains may bring prosperity to the people, *
and the little hills bring righteousness.4 He shall defend the needy among the people; *
he shall rescue the poor and crush the oppressor.5 He shall live as long as the sun and moon endure, *
from one generation to another.6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown field, *
like showers that water the earth.7 In his time shall the righteous flourish; *
there shall be abundance of peace till the moon shall be no more.18 Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, *
who alone does wondrous deeds!19 And blessed be his glorious Name for ever! *
and may all the earth be filled with his glory.
Amen. Amen.A reading from Paul’s letter to the Romans, Chapter 15, Verses 4 – 13
Whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of the truth of God in order that he might confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written,
“Therefore I will confess you among the Gentiles,
and sing praises to your name”;and again he says,
“Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people”;
and again,
“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
and let all the peoples praise him”;and again Isaiah says,
“The root of Jesse shall come,
the one who rises to rule the Gentiles;
in him the Gentiles shall hope.”May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Word of the Lord / Thanks be to God
Sequence Hymn #67: Comfort, comfort ye my people
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew, Chapter 3, Verses 1 – 12
In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said,
“The voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight.’”Now John wore clothing of camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea were going out to him, and all the region along the Jordan, and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit worthy of repentance. Do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
“I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and will gather his wheat into the granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Parish Prayer List
Cheryl W., the Brokaw Family, Debbie L., Margo, the Ewing Family, Becky V., Sydney F., the Saver Family, Robert M., Amy C., Cindy W., the Gomez Family, Sue M., the Blanchard Family, Alex M., Ethan T., the Tiedemann Family, Amy A., the Merrill Family, Jaime B., Marilyn R., Polly T., Pat M., Aspen G.
Offertory Choir Hymn: O come, Emmanuel
Communion Taize
Eucharistic Visit: Birgitta Clark
Closing Hymn #616: Hail to the Lord’s anointed
The Altar Flowers are given by Robin & Doug Finch, to the Glory of God and in honor of Nicholas Myra, who never ceased to work for the welfare of children, the safety of sailors,
the relief of the poor, and the help of those tossed by tempests of doubt or grief.
Serving today:8:00 A.M.
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Farnes
Lectors: MaryKay Peterson & Anita Wallinger
Eucharistic Minister: Anita Wallinger
Altar Guild: Anita Wallinger
10:00 A.M.
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Farnes
Lectors: Dean Hagerman & David Hutchins
Eucharistic Minister: David Hutchins
Altar Guild: Linda Stark & Holly Melgard
Ushers: Laura Harbert & Kelsey Bullinger
Sunday School: Sue Nims
Music Director: Shauna Emara
Music: Amy Hutchins
Camera: Michael Englesby
Coffee Hour: Nancy Foster
The Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer: Each Sunday we pray for a different province (regional or national church) of the Anglican Communion, of which the Episcopal Church is part. The Anglican Communion is made up of churches that share spiritual roots and connectedness with the Church of England. This week we pray for the Church of Bangladesh. The Church of Bangladesh (COB) is a united church that traces its Anglican and Presbyterian roots back centuries to the time of English colonial rule over the whole of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. It became an independent province of the Anglican Communion after Bangladesh separated from Pakistan in 1971. From the outset Bangladesh has been distinguished by oppressive poverty, unequal access to resources, religious conflict, and the crowding of a growing population in a small territory. Americans may be most aware of Bangladesh as the home of sweatshops where clothing is made for export in dangerously flammable buildings. The country now sees increasing natural disasters stemming from environmental changes, and for the past year it has been in a state of political upheaval with mass demonstrations and detentions, the overturn of an authoritarian government, and the collapse of civil institutions. The church lives amid these challenges, offering service to people of all castes, colors, creeds and religions under its motto, “Bear witness for Christ through service.” It lists members’ faith in Jesus Christ, unity within its communities, the historic institutions of faith, and the respect of the wider society as strengths for its work. Among its tasks the church prioritizes spiritual renewal, self-sustainability, and meeting people’s material and spiritual needs. And in the present turmoil, it seeks to sustain inter-religious dialogue with Muslim neighbors to balance the growing aggressiveness of Islamist political parties.
- November 30, 2025 Bulletin
Our Evergreen Advent Bulletin is listed below this. Please use that throughout Advent.
The First Sunday of Advent
Opening Hymn #11: Awake, my soul
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A reading from the Prophet Isaiah, Chapter 2, Verses 1 – 5
The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.
In days to come
the mountain of the Lord’s houseshall be established as the highest of the mountains,
and shall be raised above the hills;all the nations shall stream to it.
Many peoples shall come and say,‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the God of Jacob;that he may teach us his ways
and that we may walk in his paths.’For out of Zion shall go forth instruction,
and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.He shall judge between the nations,
and shall arbitrate for many peoples;they shall beat their swords into ploughshares,
and their spears into pruning-hooks;nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war any more.O house of Jacob,
come, let us walk
in the light of the Lord!The Word of the Lord / Thanks be to God
Psalm 122
1 I was glad when they said to me, *
“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”2 Now our feet are standing *
within your gates, O Jerusalem.3 Jerusalem is built as a city *
that is at unity with itself;4 To which the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord, *
the assembly of Israel,
to praise the Name of the Lord.5 For there are the thrones of judgment, *
the thrones of the house of David.6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: *
“May they prosper who love you.7 Peace be within your walls *
and quietness within your towers.8 For my brethren and companions’ sake, *
I pray for your prosperity.9 Because of the house of the Lord our God, *
I will seek to do you good.”A reading from Paul’s letter to the Romans, Chapter 13, Verses 11 – 14
You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
The Word of the Lord / Thanks be to God
Sequence Hymn #68: Rejoice, rejoice believers
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew, Chapter 24, Verses 36 – 44
Jesus said to the disciples, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Parish Prayer List
Cheryl W., the Brokaw Family, Debbie L., Margo, the Ewing Family, Becky V., Sydney F., the Saver Family, Robert M., Amy C., Cindy W., the Gomez Family, Sue M., the Blanchard Family, Alex M., Ethan T., the Tiedemann Family, Amy A., the Merrill Family, Jaime B., Marilyn R., Polly T., Pat M., Aspen G.
Offertory Hymn #73: The King shall come when morning dawns
Communion Taize
Eucharistic Visit: Birgitta Clark
Closing Hymn #542: Christ is the world’s true light
The Altar Flowers are given by Sherrill Geddes, to the Glory of God and in celebration of Trudy Geddes’ birthday! She would have been 100 & hated that I told her age!
Serving today:8:00 A.M.
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Farnes
Lectors: Stephanie Elder & Anita Wallinger
Eucharistic Minister: Anita Wallinger
Altar Guild: Sherrill Geddes
10:00 A.M.
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Farnes
Assisting: Cora, June, Ruby, Silas, Frances, Virginia, Auri
Eucharistic Minister: Pat Webb
Altar Guild: Linda Stark & Anita Wallinger
Ushers: Jim Reynolds & Ray Stark
Sunday School: Barb Tool
Music Director: Shauna Emara
Music: Amy Hutchins
Camera: Dean Hagerman
Coffee Hour: Nancy Foster & Anita Wallinger
- Advent Evergreen Bulletin
Prelude
Opening Hymn
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
Reader Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16
The candle(s) are now lit.
Priest Grant us, Lord, the lamp of love which never fails, that it may burn in us and shed its light on those around us, and that by its brightness we may see that holy City, where dwells the true and never-failing Light, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Priest Blessed are you, holy and living One.
People You come to your people and set them free.
The Beatitudes
Priest When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he began to speak and taught them, saying:
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Deacon Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
All God of all mercy,
we confess that we have sinned against you,
opposing your will in our lives.
We have denied your goodness in each other,
in ourselves, and in the world you have created.
We repent of the evil that enslaves us,
the evil we have done,
and the evil done on our behalf.
Forgive, restore, and strengthen us
through our Savior Jesus Christ,
that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.
Priest Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all
goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you
in eternal life. Amen.
Priest The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
The Priest now prays the Collect of the Day – see insert.
The People may be seated for the readings. At the end of the First and Second Reading, the reader says, “The Word of the Lord” to which the people respond, “Thanks be to God!”
First Reading – See Insert
Psalm – See Insert
Second Reading – See Insert
The People stand for the reading of the Gospel.
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Gospel – See Insert
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
The people may be seated for the sermon.
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary
and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father,
who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Deacon In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
Intercessor For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the day of your coming, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Intercessor For Sean, our Presiding Bishop; for Jos, our Bishop, for all bishops and other ministers, and for all the holy people of God, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Intercessor For the mission of the Church, especially for (the intercessor adds the name from the Anglican Cycle of Prayer), that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Intercessor For the peace of the world that a spirit of respect and justice may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Intercessor For those in positions of public trust, that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Intercessor For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Intercessor For all who are poor, sick, or suffering; for those who are imprisoned; for those who are oppressed, and those who are refugees; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Intercessor For this congregation: for everyone here, and for all who are absent from us, that we may all be delivered from hardness of heart and show forth your glory and love in all that we do, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Intercessor For the work of our diocese, especially (the intercessor adds the name from the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer) and for the special prayer intention of the diocese, (the intercessor adds the name from the Diocesan special intention) we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Intercessor For all who have commended themselves to our prayers: (the Intercessor now adds the names of the Parish Prayer List), that they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Intercessor For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Intercessor Rejoicing in the fellowship of the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.
People To you, O Lord our God.
Priest For yours is the majesty, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The peace is briefly shared. After the peace, a time for sharing and celebrating
blessings and birthdays will follow.
The Offertory begins with the following:
Priest Through Christ let us offer to God a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving;
People With gladness we present the offerings of our life and labor to the Lord.
Offertory Hymn
The people stand to sing or sit as able.
After the Altar is prepared, the following is said:
Priest Everything in heaven and earth is yours, O Lord;
People All things come from you, and of your own have we given you.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER B
Priest It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
At 8:00 am, the Sanctus is said.
At 10:00 am, the Sanctus is sung.
All Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Priest We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world.
In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
All We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
Priest And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say:
8:00 A.M.Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
10:00 A.M.
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your Name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
Priest Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Priest The gifts of God for the people of God.
People may be seated while waiting to come forward. All are welcome to share in communion. Gluten free bread is available. Hold out your hands to receive the bread. If you wish to come forward for a blessing only, cross your arms over your chest.
Communion Taize
If a Eucharistic Visitor is being sent out to take communion to those unable to be present, they are sent with the following words:
Priest In the name of this congregation, we send you forth bearing
these holy gifts that those to whom you go may share with us
in the communion of Christ’s body and blood.
People We who are many are one body, because we all share one bread, one cup.
Priest Let us pray.
All Loving God, we give you thanks
for restoring us in your image
and nourishing us with spiritual food
in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood.
Now send us forth a people,
forgiven, healed, renewed;
that we may proclaim your love to the world
and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
The Priest now blesses the people. It is appropriate to make the sign of the cross as a sign of receiving the blessing.
Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Closing Hymn
Postlude