December 7th, 2025
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness as not overcome it.
John 1:5
Announcements
Sign ups for our Spring Discipleship Hour Classes are now open. Please let us know which class you plan on attending here.
Cry Room and Jericho Room are available with a livestream of the service.
Christmas Ornaments—Don’t forget to bring your decorated Christmas ornaments back so we can hang them on the tree! Contact Rebecca Guthrie if you have questions (520.820.7401).
Christmas Eve Service—Don’t miss our candlelit Christmas Eve service on Dec 24th at 5:30! This is a service for the whole family, and childcare is not provided.
Now Hiring—We are looking for childcare workers for our Women’s Bible Study starting in January. If you are interested in helping support our Bible study ministry in this way, please contact the office or Alia Lindberg (520.444.2615).
New Year’s Eve Game Night—Join us as we clean up from Christmas and then spend the evening playing board games and enjoying fellowship over a potluck dinner. Please bring a dish to share. We will have some table game options, but please bring your favorites! Sign up here.
Greeters—We need more greeters at the door on Sunday mornings. If you would like to help with that, please talk to Lee or Mary Hancock at church, or at azmari@aol.com, or 520.886.5807.
December 14—Informational Meeting following the worship service. Light refreshments and nursery childcare will be provided.
January 11—Congregational meeting following the worship service for officer elections.
Order of Service
WE ENTER INTO GOD'S PRESENCE
Call to Worship
Isaiah 12:1-6
Song of Adoration
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Confession of Sin
Luke 2:28-32
Assurance of Pardon
John 14:23-27
Songs of Praise
Immanuel
O Little Town of Bethlehem
WE UNITE AS GOD'S PEOPLE
Advent Reading
The Bethlehem Candle
Offertory
Choir Presentation - Rejoice! Your Light Has Come
WE WORSHIP GOD THROUGH HIS WORD
Preaching of God's Word
Pastor Phil Kruis
John 6:35-59
True Provision
WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD
The Lord's Supper
We welcome all baptized Christians to receive Holy Communion with us if you actively trust in Jesus Christ as Savior, willingly forsake your sin, and are a member of a congregation that proclaims the gospel. If you are not able to receive Communion, please use this time to meditate on the following prayer:
Lord Jesus Christ, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever dared admit, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt on the cross, taking what I deserved in order to offer me complete forgiveness. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as my Savior and Lord. Amen.
· Gluten-free wafers are available at the back of the sanctuary in a plate labeled gluten-free.
· Please hold the elements when they are distributed until we are instructed to take them together.
Sung Response
Angels From The Realms Of Glory
Benediction
GOD'S PEOPLE DEPART TO SERVE HIM
Prayer
Elder
Tom DeBerry
Missionaries
Providence Christian College
Pastor
Christ Lutheran Church - Pastor David Hook
Elected Official
Arizona State Mine Inspector - Les Presmyk
Attendance and Giving
11/30/2025
Attendance
10:00 Worship: 268
Sunday School: 119
Giving
General Fund: $76,466
Deacon Fund: $25
Mission Fund: $0
Year to Date Finance Summary
Budget Expense: $655,282
Actual Expense: $610,186
Total Income: $741,101
Sign up now! Spring Discipleship Hour
January 4 - April 26
Stories of the Faithful: The Body of Christ Through the Ages | Atilla Vekony
Come on a journey through the lives of saints whose testimonies shaped the Church from its beginnings to the present day. Discover the historical setting in which they lived, the trials they faced, and the impact of their faith on the Church’s triumphant story. This Spring we will cover church history in the Middle Ages leading up to the Reformation. Sign up here.
Infinite Joy | Pastor Mark Lauterbach
In this class we will explore the eternal purpose of the Triune God to show and share his infinite blessedness with his people. Sign up here.
The Book of Romans | Nick Muller
The Book of Romans has been rightly titled 'The King of the Epistles'. On this class, we will examine the central teachings of the book and consider how their implications for our lives. Sign up here.