• Welcome to Living Grace Lutheran Church
  • Inside Living Grace Lutheran Church
  • Inside Living Grace Lutheran Church
  • The Baptismal Font
  • 24 quilts Gift of Love to the Drake House which their mission is to empower women and thier children experiencing homelessness to achieve economic independence and long-term stability
  • Acolylte in training
  • The Rev. David E. Hardy, D.D., Pastor of Living Grace Lutheran

LIVING GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

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ALL SUNDAY SERVICES AT 9:30 AM

 

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

 

Lessons for this Sunday, 14 December

 

First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10

The prophet describes the return from the Babylonian captivity as a joyous procession to Zion. God’s coming reign will bring a renewal of creation in which health and wholeness will be restored. There is no need for fear, for God is coming to save.

Psalm: Psalm 146:5-10

The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down. (Ps. 146:8)

Second Reading: James 5:7-10

In anticipation of the Lord’s coming, Christians are called upon to cultivate patience rather than discontent.

Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11

John the Baptist expects the Messiah to bring God’s judgment upon the earth (Matt. 3:11-12). From a prison cell, he wonders whether Jesus is the one who will do this. Jesus’ response indicates that God’s reign is indeed being fulfilled already through healing and restoration.

 

(FROM SUNDAY S AND SEASONS 2026)