Sunday, December 4, 2016 - Second Sunday of Advent

A PEEK AT THE SUNDAY SERMON

On Sunday I will be sharing a message titled A Season of Revelation. My sermon

text, which will be reprinted in the SermonNotes insert, is John 1:6-9:
6 God

sent a man, John the Baptist, 7 to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his
testimony. 8 John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light. 9 The one who is
the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

Webster defines the word revelation as a dramatic disclosure of something not

previously known or realized.
John makes known to the world - powerful truths! His message is a dramatic disclosure
of something not previously known!
As we explore his writing, I believe three important facts of the Advent Season will
emerge. Hope to see you in our Morning Worship!

Jesus A Branch from Davids Line!

Isaiah 11:1-10 is the suggested daily Bible reading for Sunday, December 4th (2016
U.C.C. Calendar). This is a beautiful, Advent Season promise from the Old Testament.
11 Out of the stump of Davids family will grow a shoot yes, a new
Branch bearing fruit from the old root. 2 And the Spirit of the LORD will 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. 3 He will delight in
obeying the LORD. He will not judge by appearance nor make a decision
based on hearsay. 4 He will give justice to the poor and make fair
exploited. The
shake at thethe
force of his
word,
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wicked.
5 He will wear righteousness like a belt and truth
6
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undergarment. In that day the wolf and the lamb will live
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child will lead them all. The cow will graze near the bear. The cub and the calf will lie down together. The lion will
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the lamb
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eat hay like a cow. 8 The baby will play safely
a cobra.
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baby
goat.
deadly snakes without harm. 9 Nothing will hurt
destroywill
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holy mountain,
as the
waters fill the sea, so
the earth will be filled with people who know
LORD
. 10
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to
him,
and
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land
where
he
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will
be
a
glorious
place.
and a little child will lead them all.
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cub andtothe
calf will lie
down
together.
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changed
VIOLET.
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color
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of royalty to welcome the coming of a King! Advent is a season of spiritual
preparation for the celebration of 8the
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forward to the future reign of Jesus. Yes, a little child will put its hand in a nest of deadly snakes
without harm.
9

Nothing will hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain,

for as the waters fill the sea,
so the earth will be filled with people who know the LORD.

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will be a banner of salvation to all the world.

The nations will rally to him,

and the land where he lives will be a glorious place.

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BLOGGING ALONG!
Blog (noun) A regularly updated website or web page, typically
one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal
or conversational style.

Ive been blogging about church work and my life in

the ministry since arriving at Dearborn Congregational.
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Prayer Requests
Edith Schwartz. Continuing health concerns.
Marilyn Beardsley. Continuing medical concerns.
Gordon Grozdanoff. Serious medical problems. Gordon has been moved from
Oakwood Commons and is now home and receiving care.
Pat Stacho. Continuing medical concerns. Also, please remember her brother
Butch who is recovering from open heart surgery.
Shirley Fedraw. Adjusting to her new caregiving facility. Medical concerns.
Suzanne Van Ranst. Medical concerns.
Pauline Gourlay. Medical concerns.
David Allen. Serious medical concerns.
Tom Schlaff. Serious medical concerns.
Frank Kren. This is Pastor Bills younger brother. Serious medical concerns.

A complete list of prayer requests is also printed in the Sunday bulletin. If

you have a special request please phone the Church Office: 313-2718552. You can also phone Pastor Kren at 313-344-9808.
Colleen Grozdanoff Memorial Service
Colleen Grozdanoff, wife of Gordon Grozdanoff and a longtime
member of Dearborn Congregational Church, after a brief illness,
passed away on November 25, 2016, at Oakwood Hospital.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at
Dearborn Congregational Church, 16350 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn,
MI 48120, at 11:00 AM. A luncheon will be served, following the
service, in the Mayflower Room.

Mens Club Christmas Tree Fundraiser!

On November 19th we unloaded 241 trees they went on sale November 25th. We
need help selling (see Jim Hailing or contact the Church office) and in advertising this
fundraiser!

Just A Reminder ...

POINSETTIAS!
We are now taking
orders for poinsettias. The cost is only
$7.00 each. Order sheets are in the
Mayflower Room and in the Sanctuary.

POTLUCK & HANGING OF THE GREENS! We will be gathering at 6:00 PM Friday,

December 2nd for our annual Potluck Dinner followed by decorating the Sanctuary
Christmas Tree and hanging of the greens! A delicious Dearborn Ham is provided
just bring your favorite dish to pass!

I hope this newsletter found you well! See you on Sunday at 10 AM!

Pastor Bill