Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church

5th Sunday in Advent December 11, 2022

Matthew 11:2-11

When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another? Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me."

As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in the royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one whom it is written,

' See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.'

Truly I tell you, among those born of women no on has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

December 4, 2022

Matthew 3:1-12

Fourth week in Advent

Third Sunday in Extended Advent

"Dialing Up the Urgency" - Matthew 24:36-44

Deut. 26:1-11 and Matthew 6:24-31

The Lord commanded the Israelites to bring their "first fruits" to the altar. How does giving to God first deepen our trust in the Lord?

All Saints Sunday

Luke 19:1-10

Luke 2:13-14

Listen as Pastor Sheila Rawn reads from “Practicing Our Faith” and our Adult Choir and Bell Choir performs “How Can I Keep from Singing” as part of our Music Sunday celebration. Our Minister of Music is Dimitri Shapovalov. Our Bell Choir Director is Greg Schroeder.

Luke 18:1-8

Jesus tells the disciples, “pray always and don’t lose heart”. Does God’s justice depend on our persistent prayers for it? If so, we may be in trouble!

  Luke 17:11-19