Advent is a season of preparation, inviting us to ready our hearts and minds for Jesus' arrival. Join us in reflecting on God's love coming into the world.
♥♥ Nov. 9 - Nov. 30 | ADvent Giving
This Christmas, be generous in giving and bring joy to a child’s heart.
- Upbring: Select an Angel from the Atrium tree, sign your name from the list of Angels, and return gift in a bag with the card attached to the outside.
- Refugee Resettlement: Donate Gift cards for family new home essentials for RRM.
- Family Gateway: Donate wrapping essentials (paper, bows, tape, tags)
Please bring items to KOG by November 30!
♦♦ Dec. 3, 10, & 17 Wednesday | Weekly AdventWord Devotion
King of Glory leaders will share brief devotions inspired by AdventWord.org's Word of the Day. Expect these uplifting videos via email every Wednesday during Advent, also available on the KOG Facebook page and website. May they inspire, provoke thoughtful reflection and bring comfort during this season of anticipation.
†† Wednesdays, Dec. 3, 10, & 17 | Advent Lessons
6:00 p.m. Dinner in the Activity Center
7:00 p.m. Confirmation Youth and Adults: Advent Lessons in the Activity Center
K - 5th Graders - Christmas Around the World in Room 113
This Advent, join us on Wednesdays as we journey deeper into the hope of Christ with Pastor Kenny as we begin Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus: An Advent to Christmas Pilgrimage. Also this year, our Youth will join the study, as a part of their confirmation, learning side-by-side with adults as we grow together in faith.
We’ll meet on Wednesdays—December 3, 10, & 17—with dinner at 6 PM and lesson at 7 PM, offered both in-person and hybrid online (check the Wednesday Advent email for Zoom meeting info).
While the study takes place, Miss Rainey will be taking our children around the world! So grab your passports and join us for a joyful journey around the globe! Our Kindergarten–5th graders will explore Christmas traditions from different countries through games, crafts, and cookies each Wednesday: December 3, 10, and 17 from 7–8 PM
♪♪ Friday, Dec. 5 | Martin's Music Café - Holiday Show!
Doors 7:00pm; Music starts at 7:30pm; Martin’s Music Café – Holiday Show with Marshall McFerrin
The holiday season at King of Glory begins with music! Join us Friday, December 5, for a special Martin’s Music Café featuring Marshall McFerrin, a Dallas-based folk family trio whose warm harmonies and heartfelt storytelling create the perfect start to Advent. Our opening act is Susan Newton, Storyteller. Come early, bring a friend, and enjoy a night of acoustic beauty and community!
►► Saturday, Dec. 6 | First Saturday Social
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. First Saturday Social: Christmas Party and Potluck Dinner at the Berggren's
Gather your friends and join us for a joyful Christmas celebration perfect for the entire family! PLEASE REGISTER and indicate the Christmas dish you will bring to share and get ready for a merry night of Christmas Carols, prizes and fun. Attire: Red/Green or an Ugly Christmas Sweater for fun (not required). Click HERE to view the invitation with QRCode to Register and indicate the dish you will bring. (Using Signup Genius) For more information, email Andrea Schweitzer.
♫♪ Sunday, December 14 | Lessons & Carols
10:15 a.m. Lessons & Carols Worship
This service of worship recounts humanity's fall, the promise of the Messiah and Jesus' birth through brief Bible readings from Genesis to the Gospels. A cherished Advent tradition, it alternates music and spoken word to reflect on the Light brought into a dark world. Each reading is followed by an illuminating musical piece.
The Sanctuary Choir, King of Glory Ringers, Choral Scholars and children's choir will lead worship. Join us for this joy-filled celebration ushering in our Savior's birth.
A light reception follows in the Atrium.
◄► Sunday, December 21 | Community Advent Worship
10:15 a.m. Third Sunday in Advent - Community Worship
This service of worship features familiar music and offers a more contemporary service with praise music and joy-filled celebration!
A light reception follows in the Atrium.
✡✡ Wednesday, December 24 | Christmas Eve Worship
In winter’s deepest night, we welcome the light of the Christ child. Isaiah declares that the light of the long-promised king will illumine the world and bring endless peace and justice. Paul reminds us that the grace of God through Jesus Christ brings salvation to all people. The angels declare in the Gospel of Luke that Jesus’ birth is good and joyful news for all people, including lowly shepherds. Filled with the light that shines in our lives, we go forth to share the light of Christ with the whole world.
3:00 p.m. Family Christmas Eve Worship
Bring your family and share your Christmas spirit as we joyfully celebrate the birth of our Savior through carols, (electric) candlelight, Holy Communion, and a special children's message.
5:00 & 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship
Celebrate the birth of the Christ child with festive worship services featuring carols, candlelight, Holy Communion, and inspiring music from the King of Glory Choir.
⋆⋆ Sunday, December 28 | first Sunday of Christmas
New beginnings are a time of exploring, imagination, and hope for the future. The birth of Jesus holds promise and possibility for Mary and Joseph and all the world; the new year invites us to new possibilities as well. Perhaps we can reexamine our health practices, reflect on how we connect with others, and resolve to adjust personal attitudes or limiting beliefs. What will our family of faith resolve to do this year in response to the immeasurable grace of God born anew in Bethlehem?
10:15 a.m. Worship
Traditional worship service with Holy Communion, suitable for the whole family.
Sundays and Seasons © 2018 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission.