Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore

On Sunday, Dec. 14, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the third Sunday of Advent. Rev. Murray Finck will preside over the holy Communion service starting at 10:30 a.m. at 13564 St. Andrews Drive.

People are welcome to fellowship after service in the Fellowship Hall with coffee, tea, cookies and snacks.

Volunteer opportunities will be available to sign-up for on Sunday, including, dedicating poinsettias for Christmas and helping with the Christmas Eve brunch.

The new 2026 flower chart is also available for sign up.

The office will be closed on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31.

Christmas Eve Service

The congregations will gather for a Christmas Eve holy Communion Service at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24. It will be followed by a Christmas brunch with a light meal and the singing of Christmas carols with Nancy Anderson playing the piano.

Advent Gathering

The third Advent gathering of the season will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 3 p.m., followed by a meal together at 4.

All residents are encouraged to join the congregations to prepare for the celebration of Christmas in a spiritual way.

The Gospel lesson for this week is from Matthew 11:2-11.

These scriptures are a reference to John the Baptist, who expected the Messiah to bring God’s judgement, but Jesus instead brought healing and forgiveness into the world.

Jesus honored John by naming him a prophet. Reminding the people that John was a messenger sent by God. Jesus reminded the crowds that just because the powerful, rich and important people are in palaces, it does not mean they are automatically the people who are going to be in the kingdom of God.