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November 28, 2021
First Sunday of Advent
11:00 am
Worship Service in Sanctuary
THEME: The days are coming; God’s promise of salvation will be fulfilled.
FOCUS SCRIPTURE: "In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land." (Jeremiah 33:15).
PRAYER OF PREPARATION - Loving God, your word is meant to free us, not frighten us into believing. Strengthen our hearts and open our eyes that we may be powerful witnesses of what we have seen and heard, proclaimers of Christ, your son. Amen.
SERMON: "Hope"
Rev. Cheryl R. Peeples
HYMNS WE WILL SING - all from "The Presbyterian Hymnbook"
HYMN #13 (1) "Prepare the Way" (BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN)
HYMN #1 (1, 2) “Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus” (STUTTGART)
HYMN #8 (1, 3) "Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates" (TRURO)
FIRST SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 33:14-16 (NSRV)
33:14 The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.
33:15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
33:16 In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: "The LORD is our righteousness."
SECOND SCRIPTURE Luke 21:25-36 (NSRV)
21:25 "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves.
21:26 People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
21:27 Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in a cloud' with power and great glory.
21:28 Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
21:29 Then he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees;
21:30 as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near.
21:31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
21:32 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place.
21:33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
21:34 "Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly,
21:35 like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth.
21:36 Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man."
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News from Our Session
about Our COVID-19 Policies
FHPC has lifted our mask and distancing requirements at this time. Anyone who still needs to wear a mask and/or maintain distances for whatever reason should plan to do so. We suggest you ask your own doctor for guidelines of whether you may need to continue to mask and/or keep distances as best suits your situation.
Our seating for worship is designed so distances can be maintained by those who need them and masks will remain available for anyone who wants one. We ask you to please stay home if you feel ill. Many thanks for the care you have shown and continue to show for one another as we are respectful of each other's various needs.
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News from Our Session
about Our COVID-19 Policies
FHPC has lifted our mask and distancing requirements at this time. Anyone who still needs to wear a mask and/or maintain distances for whatever reason should plan to do so. We suggest you ask your own doctor for guidelines of whether you may need to continue to mask and/or keep distances as best suits your situation.
Our seating for worship is designed so distances can be maintained by those who need them and masks will remain available for anyone who wants one. We ask you to please stay home if you feel ill. Many thanks for the care you have shown and continue to show for one another as we are respectful of each other's various needs.
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Contact Us
The Church Office is open Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Please contact Rev. Peeples at CherylRPeeples@gmail.com
for any pastoral concerns or emergencies that you may have
or our office manager, Barbara Mitchem, at foresthillspcoffice@gmail.com
for Herald/bulletin announcements or office concerns.
We are the church together, wherever we may be,
so let us take care of each other
by following the best guidelines available at this time
of how to do so.
Whatever comes, Jesus has promised,
“And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)
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please contact our office manager, Barbara Mitchem,
via email at foresthillspcoffice@gmail.com.
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