Sunday Service(12/7/2025)

First Presbyterian Church LaGrange, IN Sunday, December 7, 2025 Second Sunday of Advent Prelude Gathering in Faith Community Tolling of the Hour Sentence of Scripture Welcome and Announcements Music for Meditation Mr. Kevin Ramer, Organist Lighting the Advent Candle “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” #186 vs. 1-4 Mr. Ramer Gathering Prayer (Unison) Merciful God, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation. Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Approaching the Word Prayer of Confession (Unison) God of the future, you are coming in power to bring all nations under your rule. We confess that we have not expected your kingdom, for we live casual lives, ignoring your promised judgment. We accept lies as truth, exploit neighbors, abuse the earth, and refuse your justice and peace. In your mercy, forgive us. Grant us wisdom to welcome your way, and to seek things that will endure when Christ comes to judge the world. Moment of Silent Prayer [ † = Please stand when able] Assurance of Pardon Rev. Weaver † Gloria Patri # 620 Mr. Ramer Prayer for Illumination Rev. Weaver “Once in Royal David’s City” #217 Mr. Ramer Hearing the Word First Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:1-12 NT p. 2 Music for Reflection Mr. Ramer Second Gospel Reading: Luke 12:13-21 NT p. 70 Sermon: “The Parable of the Rich Fool” Rev. Weaver Responding to the Word The Apostles’ Creed (Unison) insert “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” #199 Mr. Ramer Acknowledgements of Gifts and Tithes † Doxology # 623 Mr. Ramer Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer Sending into the World “Joy to the World” #194 Mr. Ramer Charge and Blessing † Congregational Response Inside Front Hymnal Cover Postlude Mr. Ramer Announcements We collect our regular offering as we enter the sanctuary for worship (or leave the sanctuary at the end of worship). The plate is on a small table as you enter. To access our Live Stream - go to our website fpclag.org, scroll down our home page, click on Live Stream (and select the date, as applicable). Our community “Candlelight Christmas Service of Comfort and Hope” will be held in our sanctuary on Tuesday, December 16 th . Reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 PM in Church Hall followed by the service of worship and remembering at 7:00 PM. If you would like to remember a loved one who has died, please send a photo and name to [email protected] . The event is co- sponsored by Parkview Hospice, First UM Church, Mt Zion Lutheran Church, and FPCLaG. Our Stated December Session Meeting is Sunday, December 21 st , at approx. 11:30 AM in Church Hall. Our Christmas Eve Service is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 24 th at 4:00 PM. Organist Kevin Ramer and vocalist Cassandra Petrie will celebrate Christmas music as part of our Christmas Eve worship. Light refreshments following the service. If you have a prayer request or praise, please contact Mim at 463-5093 and she will send it out on the prayer chain. Prayer focus for the week- The next ladies’ luncheon is Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at The Gathering Place, at 12:30 PM. All are welcome. If you, or someone you know, would like a pastoral visit, please call Rev. Weaver at 260-710-2434, or leave a message on the Church phone at 463-3239. First Presbyterian Church 200 W Michigan St LaGrange, Indiana 260.463.3239 FPCLaG.org December 7, 2025 Pastor – Rev. Kenneth L. Weaver Ministers – All Members of This Congregation Organist – Mr. Kevin Ramer