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Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him. All mankind will see God’s salvation.
- Luke 3:4, 6 |
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Sunday, December 5 – 2nd Sunday in Advent
Sermon Series: The Lord is Coming
Sermon Theme: The Lord Is Coming: Repent!
Old Testament: Malachi 3:1-4
New Testament: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 (Sermon) |
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Watch The Thanksgiving Sermon |
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Give Thanks By Proclaiming God’s Love |
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Watch Last Sunday's Sermon |
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The Lord Is Coming: Prepare! |
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for worship last week. We had 156 worship in person and 50 online. That is 27.6% of our membership. Please encourage your brothers and sisters in Christ to stay close to Jesus through faithful use of the Word and the sacraments! |
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The Christmas Concert is Sunday, Dec. 19 at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. |
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Thursday Worship will continue in Advent this year. We will not have midweek services on Wednesdays. The Thursday service will be the same as the following Sunday. |
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To the members of Morrison Zion,
Jeremiah 29:11 states: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Late in October, the Lord led the voters of St. Paul’s Lutheran in Livonia, Michigan to call me to be their kindergarten teacher. As I took the time once again to reflect on my current and potential ministries, thank you for your kind thoughts, words of encouragement, and most importantly, your prayers, as I considered where I could best serve. Through prayers, reflection, and God’s guidance, the Lord has led me to accept the call. It has been a joy serving the people of Morrison Zion. When the time comes for me to depart this summer, I will be leaving with wonderful memories of friendship and ministry. I am truly blessed to have served such a wonderful congregation. You are all in my prayers as you seek to replace my teaching position. Remember that God has a plan, and his ways are always good!
Your sister in Christ,
Hannah Holzhueter |
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Please pray that God blesses Pastor Ott as he deliberates on the two calls he now holds. |
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Parent's Night Out and Couples Dinner |
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Morrison Zion and Immanuel Youth Groups will host a couple’s dinner and babysitting Saturday Dec. 4, 6:00-9:00 p.m. If you need a babysitter that night, babysitting is available at school. The Couple’s Dinner is a catered meal served at Immanuel Lutheran. Cost is $20 per couple, proceeds to benefit both youth groups. Link to register is https://shirleygreenleaf.com/couples/ and there are sheets in the church basement. Please also follow the link or use the sign up sheets in the basement to let us know how many children you plan to drop off for babysitting. You can use the babysitting and do other activities than the couples dinner. |
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Babysitting for Parents Night Out |
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The youth group is hosting a parent’s night out on Saturday, December 4th. Youth, please sign up online at https://shirleygreenleaf.com/couples/ or on the signup sheets in the church basement if you can help babysit. |
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Old Christian Christmas Cards |
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Old Christian Christmas cards may be dropped off in a box on the safe in the library area of the church basement. The cards will be sent to inmates. |
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When you commune, please take the time to check your name on the sheets in the back of church, by the elevator, or in the basement. Thanks! |
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Ice cream pails/cool whip bowls are needed. You can put them in the food pantry cart at church or bring them to school. Thank you! |
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A new study will begin this Sunday. We will meet in church and use the video Here We Stand study on the Diet of Worms. The first lesson is Grace Makes all the Difference. We will not meet on Dec. 12. |
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A second Sunday Bible Study meets at 9:15 a.m. in the commons at school. Join us when you take your children to Sunday School! This week we start a new series “Our Christian Response to Blessings and Challenges. This week we will look at "When We Struggle with the Desire for Instant Gratification."
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Sunday School for children age 3 to Grade 6 meets at 9:15 a.m. at school. Join us this week for Lesson 11: A Weather Wonder - Jesus Calms a Storm |
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Youth Group Bible Study meets Sunday at 7:00 p.m.. We are looking at the hope that we have as Christians found in 1 Peter. |
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Sunday Night Book Discussion |
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This Sunday we will discuss Chapter 2 of On Being a Christian: A Personal Confession by Henry Hamann. Copies of the book are available for $13. Talk to Pastor Ott if you would like one. We meet at Nickel Funeral home at 7:00 p.m. We will not meet on Dec. 12. |
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New Life in Christ will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. (lesson 7). We meet in the Bible Study room in the church basement. If you or someone you know, would like to review the basic teachings of the Bible or explore membership at Zion, this is the class for you! |
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Men's Study will meet Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement. |
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Women’s Bible Study will not meet again until January. Join us then! |
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Choir meets on Wednesdays. Rehearsals are at 7:00 p.m. in the church balcony. Open to all again! Please join us! |
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The air conditioning units are also heat pumps. If you see them running outside or hear them in worship, they are heating the church so that we do not have to have the boilers run. |
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Blood Drive at the Morrison Town Hall Tuesday, December 7, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Go to redcross-blood.org to schedule an appointment. |
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News from our High Schools: MLHS |
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Campaign-Building Our Future On Christ
If you are considering making a gift toward our Campaign, now is the time. All new gifts made in November toward our building campaign will be matched up to $20,000! Watch progress on the Lancer tracker and find your donation information at www.mlhslancers.org/campaign. |
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FVL Choirs invite you to attend their Christmas concert on Sunday Dec. 19 at 4:00 p.m.. The concert is free and all are invited to join with the choirs as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. It will also be livestreamed on the FVLHS YouTube Channel. |
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Place a seed on the picture in the back of church when you talk about Jesus outside of worship. The seeds are on each side of the double doors. Whenever you are at church put up a seed for each time you shared Jesus! |
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Streaming Worship is live on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and then available after that on YouTube and Facebook at your convenience. Please register online or text 920-362-7118 so we know who is worshipping with us!
Watch on YouTube or on Facebook. |
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Soup For Souls Meals continue to be available at school and at church for all to share the message of Jesus love with others. Don't forget to include a card with the meal when you deliver it to a friend/ neighbor. |
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We have a new volunteer area on our website at https://mzluth.org/volunteer/ where you can look for ways to serve others. You will find different opportunities at different times where you can use your gifts and talents to glorify God. |
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We want to keep the entire congregation informed about events. One way we do this is with weekly announcements. Please send your announcements to ottrr@mzluth.org by Tuesday evening. This allows the announcements to be done and sent to the people who put them on the slides for worship. Thanks! |
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Our Stewardship of God's Grace |
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Sunday Worship (Communion):
Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 89 (71)
Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 67 (50)
Total - 156 (121)
Online: 50
Thanksgiving Worship:
Wednesday 7:00 p.m. - 80
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 190
Total - 270
Online: 20
Bible Class: 47
Women's Study - No Study
Sunday (Romans Study) – 17
Sunday (Commons Study) – No Study
Sunday Book Study - 14
New Life in Christ (Monday) - 3
Men's Study - 4
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Thursday, December 2
6:00 p.m. Women’s Study - No Study
7:00 p.m. Advent 2 Worship
Saturday, December 4
7:30 a.m. Food Pantry
6:00 p.m. Parent's Night Out
Sunday, December 5
8:00a.m. Advent 2 Worship
9:15 a.m. Heve We Stand Bible Study, basement
9:15 a.m. Commons Bible Study
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Advent 2 Worship
7:00 p.m. Book Study, Nickel - (ch 2, On Being A Christian)
7:00 p.m. Youth Group, school
Monday, December 6
6:30 p.m. New Life in Christ Class (lesson 7)
7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study
Tuesday, December 7
7:00 p.m. School Board
Wednesday, December 8
5:00p.m. Confirmation, grades 5-8, church
5:30p.m. ESL English Class, church basement
Thursday, December 9
7:00 p.m. Advent 3 Worship, communion
Sunday, December 12
8:00a.m. Advent 3 Worship, communion
9:15 a.m. Here We Stand Study - No Study
9:15 a.m. Commons Bible Study
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Advent 3 Worship, communion
7:00 p.m. Book Study, Nickel - No Study
7:00 p.m. Youth Group, school |
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Parents Night Out |
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Fortress Groups |
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MZLS Basketball - Helpers Needed |
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What is Mission Journeys? |
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