December 19, 2021: The Fourth Sunday of Advent | Saint Luke Chicago

A warm welcome to all who are gathered in the name of Christ today. Please visit our website for access to the bulletin and more online resources visit stlukechicago.org/church INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY: On this day, the fourth and final Sunday in Advent, our wait is almost over. The long night is at its darkest, but we know that the dawn of the new order is about to break. Our weeks of preparation have steered us through the course. This is the last lap, the home stretch — and our hearts rise as we catch sight of the finish. Come, Lord Jesus. We are ready Presiding Minister: Stephen Bouman Assisting Minister: Dale Hoiberg Organist: Don Mead Cantor: Maia Surace CHRISTMAS - Join us safely this holy season. Visit stlukechicago.org/christmas for more information The mission of Saint Luke Ministries includes worship, service, education, and advocacy. Your generous gifts help support these ministries, making it possible to support the local community and the world. Visit our giving page to see the ways you can support these missions. stlukechicago.org/give New to Saint Luke? Click on this link to learn more about our North Star: stlukechicago.org/welcome THIS WEEK at Saint Luke Ministries MONDAY - THURSDAY: 7:30 - 8:30 AM - Morning Care 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - School in Session 3:30 - 6:30 PM - After-Care WEDNESDAY: 9:00 AM - Worship 12:00 PM - Administrative Staff Meeting 6:00 PM - PreSchool Christmas Program (via Zoom) FRIDAY: Christmas Eve 5:00 PM - Children’s Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols (online only) 10:30 PM - The Christ-Mass (online and in-person) SATURDAY: Christmas Day 9:30 AM - Festival Eucharist SUNDAY: 9:30 AM - Holy Communion 10:30 AM - Coffee Hour 7:00 PM - Virtual Coffee Break Please visit our website for links and further information. Saint Luke Church 1500 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657-3108 Tel: 773-472-3383 Fax: 773-929-3910 E-Mail: [email protected] A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America