Audio: Readings & Sermon for Sunday, November 30, 2025
This audio-only file includes all the readings from scripture, along with the sermon — and when available, the announcements, adult choir, men’s choir, and/or bell choir. Also posted along with the audio file is the text for all the scripture readings, and a link to the current bulletin, and our YouTube channel if you prefer to watch the LIVE Stream.
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Old Testament Reading -- Isaiah 2:1–5
The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.
It shall come to pass in the latter days
that the mountain of the house of the Lord
shall be established as the highest of the mountains,
and shall be lifted up above the hills;
and all the nations shall flow to it,
and many peoples shall come, and say:
“Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the God of Jacob,
that he may teach us his ways
and that we may walk in his paths.”
For out of Zion shall go the law,
and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
He shall judge between the nations,
and shall decide disputes for many peoples;
and they shall beat their swords into plowshares,
and their spears into pruning hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war anymore.
O house of Jacob,
come, let us walk
in the light of the Lord.
Epistle Reading -- Romans 13:11-14
Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-fourth chapter
[Jesus said:] “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two men will be in the field; one will be taken and one left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken and one left. Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
Spiritual Conversations: Part 3 of 4 Videos
PART 3 of 4
The Eager Conversationalist/Spiritual Conversation Curve Workshops
Technology and rapid cultural shifts, including the impact of social media, have redefined the ways we communicate and have altered the face of evangelism. Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age focuses on this shifting definition of evangelism and the perceptions of faith sharing from both sides of the conversation: the sharer and the hearer. Through this research, church leaders can coach Christians to be effective in sharing the unchanging Good News in the digital age.
Download: Eager Profile Inventory
Download: Eager Activities Suggestion List
Download: Spiritual Conversation Curve
VISIT: Spiritual Conversation Page on Zion Lutheran Church’s Website
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PART 3 of 4
The Eager Conversationalist/Spiritual Conversation Curve Workshops
Technology and rapid cultural shifts, including the impact of social media, have redefined the ways we communicate and have altered the face of evangelism. Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age focuses on this shifting definition of evangelism and the perceptions of faith sharing from both sides of the conversation: the sharer and the hearer. Through this research, church leaders can coach Christians to be effective in sharing the unchanging Good News in the digital age.
Download: Eager Profile Inventory
Download: Eager Activities Suggestion List
Download: Spiritual Conversation Curve
VISIT: Spiritual Conversation Page on Zion Lutheran Church’s Website
Bulletin: Sunday, November 30, 2025 + This Week at Zion
Download/view the latest bulletin. It’s filled with our hymns, the order of service, all the readings from scripture, prayer requests for family & friends, service participants, communion statement, about our worship, the schedule of events for this coming weeks, along with announcements, news updates, happenings, and more!
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THIS WEEK AT ZION
Saturday, November 29
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, November 30
1st Sunday of Advent
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
9:15 a.m. — Adult/Teen Bible Study & Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)
Monday, December 1
6:00 p.m. - 1st Year Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. - 2nd Year Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. - Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, December 2
6:15 p.m. - Bell Choir Practice
7:15 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice
Wednesday, December 3
2:00 p.m. - Advent Worship Service - Week 1
7:00 p.m. - Advent Worship Service - Week 1
(Service streamed on our YouTube channel)
Thursday, December 4
7:00 p.m. - Elders Meeting
Friday, December 5
No Events Scheduled
Saturday, December 6
9:00 a.m. - Outdoor Fall Clean-up (hosted by Trustees)
10:00 a.m. - Church Christmas Decorating & Luncheon
Sunday, December 7
2nd Sunday of Advent
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
9:15 a.m. — Adult/Teen Bible Study & Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)
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Lutheran Regional Disaster Response LERT Shower Trailers
LWML Mite Challenge - November 2025
2025-2027 Mission Grant No. 1
Regional Disaster Response LERT Shower Trailers
LCMS Office of National Mission, Disaster Response
Ministry | $81,500
About This Mission Grant
Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) serve thousands of individuals and families who are suffering from loss in the wake of disasters like hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, fires, and tornadoes. When deployed, LERT teams traditionally use congregations in the disaster areas as their base camps. The host congregations provide a place for the LERT teams to sleep, eat, rest, recover, and receive spiritual care during their time of service. Host congregations are incredible to work with as the teams help them rebuild their communities and share the life-changing message of the Gospel.
LWML Mite Challenge - November 2025
2025-2027 Mission Grant No. 1
Regional Disaster Response LERT Shower Trailers
LCMS Office of National Mission, Disaster Response
Ministry | $81,500
About This Mission Grant
Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) serve thousands of individuals and families who are suffering from loss in the wake of disasters like hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, fires, and tornadoes. When deployed, LERT teams traditionally use congregations in the disaster areas as their base camps. The host congregations provide a place for the LERT teams to sleep, eat, rest, recover, and receive spiritual care during their time of service. Host congregations are incredible to work with as the teams help them rebuild their communities and share the life-changing message of the Gospel.
One challenge for team members has been the lack of showers and laundry facilities at a host church. LERT members have showered at national gym chains, in members’ homes, in personal campers, or even under cold garden hoses. This grant will fund half the cost of two combination bathroom/shower/laundry trailers to be used during disaster response work.
Disaster preparedness is a priority of LCMS Disaster Response. Mercy in Action, which includes Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) training, is a program designed to help train congregations to respond when tragedy strikes and includes bible studies on mercy, charity and human care. To
date, LERT has trained more than 18,000 Lutheran volunteers in disaster relief and response with more than 50 LERT Disaster Response equipment trailers utilized by all 35 LCMS districts.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
– Galatians 6:10
THANK YOU from Chuck Wallace
Thank You
Thank you for supporting me during the seminary. Your prayers, encouragement, and financial gifts make it possible for me to serve as Vicar at Chapel of the Cross - Lutheran. Because of your generosity, I am able to devote myself fully to preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and community outreach.
Your partnership is more than support for me, it is an investment in the Gospel. Together, we are building up the future of the Church, strengthening families, and sharing Christ's love with our neighbors.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for walking alongside me in this journey. I am deeply grateful, and I carry you with me in prayer.
Vicarage Installation
On Sunday, June 27th, I was installed as Vicar at Chapel of the Cross - Lutheran in St. Louis, MO. As seen in the picture above, plenty of our family were there with us. During this year of vicarage, along iwth my preaching, teaching, and pastoral care duties. I will also be intentionally engaging in community outreach and strengthing partnerships with other churches. Katrina continues to serve in her called position at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in North St. Louis City, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve the Lord together in this community.
How You Can Pray
Faithful ministry at Chapel of the Cross
Strength and encouragement for my education this year
Faithful Christian response to those around us
Click below to read the complete story …
Thank You
Thank you for supporting me during the seminary. Your prayers, encouragement, and financial gifts make it possible for me to serve as Vicar at Chapel of the Cross - Lutheran. Because of your generosity, I am able to devote myself fully to preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and community outreach.
Your partnership is more than support for me, it is an investment in the Gospel. Together, we are building up the future of the Church, strengthening families, and sharing Christ's love with our neighbors.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for walking alongside me in this journey. I am deeply grateful, and I carry you with me in prayer.
Vicarage Installation
On Sunday, June 27th, I was installed as Vicar at Chapel of the Cross - Lutheran in St. Louis, MO. As seen in the picture above, plenty of our family were there with us. During this year of vicarage, along iwth my preaching, teaching, and pastoral care duties. I will also be intentionally engaging in community outreach and strengthing partnerships with other churches. Katrina continues to serve in her called position at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in North St. Louis City, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve the Lord together in this community.
How You Can Pray
Faithful ministry at Chapel of the Cross
Strength and encouragement for my education this year
Faithful Christian response to those around us
Contact Information
I would love the chance to get to know you and your church better. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime using the contact information below …
Email: wallacec@csl.edu
Text/Call: 985-852-7958
Mailing address: 8320 Delcrest Drive, Apt 1B, St. Louis, MO 63124
VIDEO: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - Complete Service
Each service at Zion Lutheran Church (normally the first of our two services) is streamed LIVE on our YouTube channel. This includes Sunday’s, Wednesday’s, Lenten, Advent and special services. The entire service is streamed from beginning-to-end. Weddings and Funerals can also be streamed, if requested in advance.
THANKSGIVING EVE
View the Bulletin for Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Worship Service: 2:00 p.m. with communion
Worship Service: 7:00 p.m. with communion
All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative
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Happy Thanksgiving from Zion Lutheran Church
Happy Thanksgiving from Zion Lutheran Church
