Service Recap | December 4th
2nd Week of Advent | Stories
This Sunday was the 2nd Sunday of Advent. This service featured story telling. Tina Rice and Jessica Hogue each shared personal stories. These stories invited reflection on themes of grief, longing, expectations, and hope. Their stories were recorded and will be posted online later this week. Caleb offered a brief homily on John the Baptist which tried to tie together the movements of the story with our Advent theme.
Prayer
God of Justice, as we enter this second week of advent, your Reign awaits! Teach us to live in peace. Teach us to bear the fruit of repentance. And teach us to prepare the way for the Holy One coming to redeem us.
We grieve the loss of Ed Brown, a young man who grew up in Breakthrough Urban Ministry's programs. Ed was shot and killed this past week. We pray for Breakthrough as they grieve the loss of this young man. We pray for Ed's family and friends who are trying to make sense of his loss. And we pray for an end to gun violence in our city. (More information on his passing can be found here.)
We pray for those who have lost someone dear to them this year. We pray that as they enter this season without their loved ones that you would provide continued hope, courage, and strength.
God of Justice, as we enter this second week of advent, your Reign awaits! Teach us to live in peace. Teach us to bear the fruit of repentance. And teach us to prepare the way for the Holy One coming to redeem us.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Announcements
- Thanks to everyone who stayed for our chili cook-off after church on Sunday. Daveed Gadson's chicken chili was voted the winner!
- This Friday, we will be hosting a Christmas party for Breakthrough Urban Ministries. This is a great opportunity to give back! Email Caleb for more information!(caleb@gracechicago.com)
- Join us Sunday (11th) for our Lessons and Carols service. Special music and readings will be used in this special Christmas service. Invite a friend to join us!
- On the evening of the 11th at 5:00, Grace will be hosting Beer and Carols at Gideon Welles, a pub in Ravenswood. Beer and Carols is a great opportunity to sing Christmas songs, have a beer, and hang out! It's very casual. Any and all are welcome!
- Our Kids Christmas Program will be on the 18th. You won't want to miss it! That evening, starting at 4:30, we are hosting a Christmas Party at Baker Miller. Join us for a fun celebration!