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Weekly Nurture Devotion
December 14: Third Sunday of Advent
Read Luke 1:46b-55
When the angel Gabriel visited Mary to tell her that God had chosen her to be the mother of God’s son, Gabriel also told Mary that her relative Elizabeth, who was up in years, was also pregnant. After Mary greeted Elizabeth, she sang praise to God for what God was doing in her and in the world. In her words she proclaimed that God was turning the world upside down. What do you see that God is doing in the world today that is changing the world? Share with a friend or family member.
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Worship -December 14 at 10:00 am
We welcome you to in-person or online worship services in the Sanctuary on
Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 10:00 am.
The Rev. Dr. Patricia Jarvis will be at the pulpit this Sunday. The Sermon is
“ Goat Walking to Bethlehem ”.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Mighty God, send your Holy Spirit to speak peace, that the good news of this age may be proclaimed through your word, which stands forever. Amen.
SCRIPTURE Mark 1:1-8
The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ. 2 As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way, the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight,’ ” so John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And the whole Judean region and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him and were baptized by him in the River Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of his sandals. I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
THE WORD OF THE LORD!
Thanks be to God!
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Upcoming Events
POTLUCK SUNDAY will be celebrated this Sunday , December 14. We invite everyone to the potluck after the worship service. Even if you cannot bring food to the potluck, we invite you to bring your most important ingredient – YOU!!
PRAYER BELLS will be distributed with bulletins each Sunday in Advent. Write your prayer on the bell, and hang it on the cord on the side wall of the Sanctuary.
Oakwood Terrace Christmas Project 2025
Final delivery to apartments will be on Sunday, December 21 starting at 2:00 pm. However, Rock Lake's responsibility starts at 3:00 pm since we have the second shift. We will be in an apartment on Leslie Road where Santa Claus will hand out the gift bags and talk to the children. Residents will be scheduled to the apartment so that there is an even flow of residents for about an hour.
Thursday, December 18 at noon – for many people, the approaching Christmas holiday does not bring with it the joy and happiness that is advertised on television or in greeting cards, you may be facing a holiday after the death of a loved one or after a divorce. Perhaps you have been unable to have a child or have suffered through an emotional trauma or illness or perhaps you feel pressured and overwhelmed by holiday preparations. This service is for you. Please join us.
The Shepherd's Run will be thanking our fire and police and hospital workers again this year with cookies delivered on Christmas Eve morning. We need cookies donated Sunday, December 21. At that time, we will package them to be delivered to those folks that keep us safe during the holidays. Please remember to bring cookies. We will need 5 volunteers to deliver cookies to local fire, police, and hospitals. A sign-up sheet will be posted at the entrance of the Sanctuary.
ROCK LAKE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
‘LESSONS AND CAROLS’ SERVICE
RLPC will have our traditional Christmas Eve ‘Lessons and Carols‘ service Wednesday, December 24 at 7:00 pm. Bring your family and friends as we celebrate the birth of our Lord!
Urgent need for food!
Heart and Hand Food Pantry has an urgent need for food. They are asking for our assistance.
Their needs list follows:
Fruit, Rice, Beans, Jelly, Ravioli, Spaghetti Noodles, Crackers, Soup, Jiffy Mix, Ramen Noodles, Chicken Noodle Soup, or any other canned or boxed food.
There is also an urgent need for diapers of all sizes.