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Old Testament Reading – Isaiah 63:7–14 
I will recount the steadfast love of the Lord,
the praises of the Lord,
according to all that the Lord has granted us,
and the great goodness to the house of Israel
that he has granted them according to his compassion,
according to the abundance of his steadfast love.
For he said, “Surely they are my people,
children who will not deal falsely.”
And he became their Savior.
In all their affliction he was afflicted,
and the angel of his presence saved them;
in his love and in his pity he redeemed them;
he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.
But they rebelled
and grieved his Holy Spirit;
therefore he turned to be their enemy,
and himself fought against them.
Then he remembered the days of old,
of Moses and his people.
Where is he who brought them up out of the sea
with the shepherds of his flock?
Where is he who put in the midst of them
his Holy Spirit,
who caused his glorious arm
to go at the right hand of Moses,
who divided the waters before them
to make for himself an everlasting name,
who led them through the depths?
Like a horse in the desert,
they did not stumble.
Like livestock that go down into the valley,
the Spirit of the Lord gave them rest. 
So you led your people,
to make for yourself a glorious name. 

Epistle Reading – Galatians 4:4–7 
When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. 

The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the second chapter
When [the wise men] had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt I called my son.” 

Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah: 

“A voice was heard in Ramah,
weeping and loud lamentation,
Rachel weeping for her children;
she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.” 

But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child’s life are dead.” And he rose and took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there, and being warned in a dream he withdrew to the district of Galilee. And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled: “He shall be called a Nazarene.” 

Christmas Decoration Take Down - Sat., Jan. 10, 2026

CHRISTMAS DECORATION TAKE DOWN

Join us Saturday January 10th @ 10:00 a.m.
to take down Christmas decorations in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. Your help is much appreciated, as many hands make light work!  

Bulletin: Sunday, December 28, 2025 + This Week at Zion

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THIS WEEK AT ZION

Saturday, December 27
No Events Scheduled

Sunday, December 28
The First Sunday after Christmas
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 29
No events scheduled

Tuesday, December 30
6:15 p.m. - Bell Choir
7:15 p.m. - Adult Choir

Wednesday, December 31
New Year’s Eve
2:00 p.m. - Afternoon Worship Service
7:00 p.m. - Evening Worship Service
(Service streamed on our YouTube channel)

Thursday, January 1
New Year’s Day
No events scheduled

Friday, January 2
No Events Scheduled

Saturday, January 3
No Events Scheduled

Sunday, January 4
The Second Sunday after Christmas
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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Resources for Family Ministry

During the holiday season—when traditions and shared rituals are most visible—families have unique opportunities to reflect Christ’s love in tangible ways. Family plays a central role throughout the Bible, where households are often the primary place for nurturing faith, passing down God’s promises, and living out His love. Scripture consistently highlights the significance of teaching children, supporting one another, and embodying compassion within the family unit. This makes family ministry especially vital, as it equips homes to grow spiritually, strengthen relationships, and extend grace to one another. If you are looking for resources, check out www.lcms.org/family-ministry. You’ll find a host of ways to bless your family both now and throughout the new year! 

Prayer Luncheon: Rejoice in the Lord!

Prayer Luncheon
Rejoice in the Lord
12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026
Celebrating the work God is doing at Zion Lutheran Preschool
Hosted by Tracey Harris and Tevia Grimenstein
A Women’s Ministry Event

VIDEO: Life Together with President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison

In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, talks about the table around which Martin Luther is believed to have had some of the informal discussions recorded in his Table Talk. This table can still be found in Luther’s house in Wittenberg, Germany. Master builder Jerry Frese and his company, Jerry M. Frese Construction Co., recently created a replica of this table that is now located at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis. Watch the video to learn more about the table and its construction. View this month’s Life Together Digest at https://mailchi.mp/lcms/life-together...