season of advent

Hey, y’all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from December 18, 2022, the Fourth Sunday of Advent! Our scripture is read by Vickie Austin (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “As Necessary” (01:46). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

• Matthew 1:18-25 
• Revised Common Lectionary
• Video of the entire December 18, 2022 Worship Service at Gary Church

The season of Advent is a season for asking questions like: is anyone coming to save me? Is the promised king we long for coming and can he save us from ourselves? Save us from this broken world? In Psalm 103, David wants to remind us of God’s great love and compassion in sending his son, who took on our frame, became dust, took on the form of a servant, was tempted and without sin, took our place, and died on a cross. Jesus shouts to us this Christmas season. Jesus is how high and wide and deep the love of God can go. None of us can look at a baby born in a manger and doubt if we are beyond rescue. Absolutely not! Part of this season, the reason we do this every year, is to remember God’s rescue.

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/48992858

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22.12.11

Hey, y’all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from December 4, 2022, the Second Sunday of Advent! Happy New Year, y'all! Our scripture is read by Bill Austin (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “The Path of the Prince of Peace” (01:46). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

• Romans 15:4-13
• Matthew 3:1-12
• Revised Common Lectionary
• Video of the entire December 4, 2022 Worship Service at Gary Church

Hey, y’all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from November 27, 2022, the first Sunday of the Christian New year . . . the First Sunday of Advent! Happy New Year, y'all! Our scripture is read by  Pastor Carey Bebar (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson “Waiting, Anticipating” (01:46). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

• Isaiah 2:1-5
• Matthew 24:36-44
• Revised Common Lectionary
• Video of the entire November 27, 2022 Worship Service at Gary Church

It is Christmas Eve!!! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Lighting the Christ Candle (00:30), Opening Prayer (01:52), Scripture (02:27), Devotion Question from Scripture (03:16), Prayer with Jennifer Whiting (03:35), Sarah Termini (06:29), Blessing (07:11), End (07:37). We continue with John's telling of Jesus' coming in John 1:10-13! Blessings!

• "Christmas Wonder" and "Winter Wonder" by Purple Planet Music at https://www.purple-planet.com. Visit the site and you will find a catalog of music which you can browse and use!

May you not be run out of wrapping paper today! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Lighting the Advent Wreath (00:30), Opening Prayer (02:09), Scripture (02:41), Devotion Question from Scripture (03:51), Prayer with Jennifer Whiting (04:13), Fred Wayland (07:08), Blessing (07:38), End (08:05). We begin the third gospel story telling of Jesus' coming with the gospel of John 1:1-9! Blessings!

• "Christmas Wonder" by Purple Planet Music at https://www.purple-planet.com. Visit the site and you will find a catalog of music which you can browse and use!

Blessings!!! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Lighting the Advent Wreath (00:30), Opening Prayer (02:09), Scripture (02:41), Devotion Question from Scripture (04:39), Prayer with Jennifer Whiting (04:57), Marion Rybarczyk (07:53), Blessing (08:26), End (08:52). Isaiah prophesizes of the coming Messiah and God's redemption of creation in Isaiah 11:1-10! May you feel God's presence today!

• "Christmas Wonder" by Purple Planet Music at https://www.purple-planet.com. Visit the site and you will find a catalog of music which you can browse and use!

May your week leading up to Christmas day begin with the blessing of Christ! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Lighting the Advent Wreath (00:30), Opening Prayer (02:09), Scripture (02:41), Devotion Question from Scripture (03:52), Prayer with Jennifer Whiting (04:18), Harry Chase (07:12), Blessing (07:38), End (08:04). Our time in the gospel of Luke ends as another long waiting person comes to see the Christ child- Luke 2:36-40 ! Blessings!

• "Christmas Wonder" by Purple Planet Music at https://www.purple-planet.com. Visit the site and you will find a catalog of music which you can browse and use!

It is the fourth Sunday of Advent . . . which means Christmas is quickly approaching! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Lighting the Advent Wreath (00:30), Opening Prayer (02:12), Scripture (02:44), Devotion Question from Scripture (04:15), Prayer with Jennifer Whiting (04:34), Dave Worniak (07:29), Blessing (07:54), End (08:21). Someone has been waiting for the Christ child . . . and the emerge in Luke 2:25-35! Blessings!

• "Christmas Wonder" by Purple Planet Music at https://www.purple-planet.com. Visit the site and you will find a catalog of music which you can browse and use!

Our hope is that you have been able to relax on this Saturday! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Lighting the Advent Wreath (00:30), Opening Prayer (02:03), Scripture (02:38), Devotion Question from Scripture (03:32), Prayer with Pastor Dan Lee (03:52), Michelle Younkin (06:40), Blessing (07:08), End (07:35). Mary and Joseph journey for a religious ceremony in Luke 2:21-24! Blessings!

• "Christmas Wonder" by Purple Planet Music at https://www.purple-planet.com. Visit the site and you will find a catalog of music which you can browse and use!

The week is coming to a close! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Lighting the Advent Wreath (00:30), Opening Prayer (02:03), Scripture (02:38), Devotion Question from Scripture (04:16), Prayer with Pastor Dan Lee (04:35), Rachel Newman (07:22), Blessing (07:48), End (08:15). Shepherds receive unexpected guests in Luke 2:8-20! Blessings!

• "Christmas Wonder" by Purple Planet Music at https://www.purple-planet.com. Visit the site and you will find a catalog of music which you can browse and use!

May Christ be with you today! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Lighting the Advent Wreath (00:30), Opening Prayer (02:03), Scripture (02:38), Devotion Question from Scripture (03:47), Prayer with Pastor Dan Lee (04:09), Rev. Dr. Matthew Schlimm (06:57), Blessing (07:32), End (08:00). Caesar Augustus arrives onto the scene in Luke 2:1-7 ! Blessings!

Read more of Matt's work at:

• www.matthewschlimm.com

"Christmas Wonder" by Purple Planet Music at https://www.purple-planet.com. Visit the site and you will find a catalog of music which you can browse and use!

We hope the fruitcake from your favorite aunt arrived today! :) Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Lighting the Advent Wreath (00:30), Opening Prayer (02:03), Scripture (02:38), Devotion Question from Scripture (04:12), Prayer with Pastor Dan Lee (04:31), Heather Jewell (07:19), Blessing (07:51), End (08:18). Zechariah receives a word from God in Luke 1:67-80! Blessings!!!

• “Christmas Wonder" by Purple Planet Music at https://www.purple-planet.com. Visit the site and you will find a catalog of music which you can browse and use!

Blessings!!! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Lighting the Advent Wreath (00:30), Opening Prayer (02:03), Scripture (02:38), Devotion Question from Scripture (04:06), Prayer with Pastor Dan Lee (04:25), John Wang (07:13), Blessing (07:41), End (08:08). Baby names are suggested by neighbors and friends (which always goes over well) in Luke 1:57-66 ! May you feel God's presence today!

• “Christmas Wonder" by Purple Planet Music at https://www.purple-planet.com. Visit the site and you will find a catalog of music which you can browse and use!

May your new week begin with God! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Lighting the Advent Wreath (00:30), Opening Prayer (02:01), Scripture (02:37), Devotion Question from Scripture (03:52), Prayer with Pastor Dan Lee (04:12), Maggie Bebar (07:00), Blessing (07:27), End (07:54). Mary is inspired in Luke 1:46-56 ! We continue to pray for you as you journey with Christ in Advent!!!

• “Christmas Wonder" by Purple Planet Music at https://www.purple-planet.com. Visit the site and you will find a catalog of music which you can browse and use!

It is the third week of Advent! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Lighting the Advent Wreath (00:30), Opening Prayer (02:13), Scripture (02:49), Devotion Question from Scripture (04:05), Prayer with Pastor Dan Lee (04:31), Terry Balke (07:19), Blessing (07:46), End (08:13). Mary meets an old relative and friend  in Luke 1:39-45! We continue to pray for you as you journey with Christ in Advent!!!

• “Christmas Wonder" by Purple Planet Music at https://www.purple-planet.com. Visit the site and you will find a catalog of music which you can browse and use!

May you get a nap in on this Saturday! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Lighting the Advent Wreath (00:30), Opening Prayer (02:08), Scripture (02:47), Devotion Question from Scripture (04:31), Prayer with Pastor Carey Williams Bebar (04:50), Faith Gaul (07:36), Blessing (08:19), End (08:46). We join Mary for special visit in Luke 1:26-38 (NIV).   Blessings!

• “Christmas Wonder" by Purple Planet Music at https://www.purple-planet.com. Visit the site and you will find a catalog of music which you can browse and use!