Sunday, December 14, 2025 – The Third Sunday in Advent – The Shepherd’s Candle

Advent Theme: Tidings of Comfort and Joy, In the Grace of Jesus Christ
Theme for the Day: Announce New Tidings

Readings: Matthew 11:2-11
Special Worship Feature: Children’s Christmas Program

On this Third Sunday in Advent, we light the Shepherd’s Candle, symbolizing joy and the Good News first shared with those keeping watch in the fields. The shepherds listened, believed, and hurried to see the promise fulfilled. Advent invites us to do the same.

Every day brings news from countless sources. We all choose what voices to trust and what messages we follow. Yet for our faith, for our hope, for our preparation this Advent, there is one voice above all others: the voice announcing the coming of the Lord. As Jesus reassures John’s disciples in today’s gospel, new tidings of comfort and joy are already breaking forth, reliable and true, for all who listen.

Today we also celebrate our Children’s Christmas Program, giving thanks for the joy, faith, and voices of our young people as they help announce these tidings in a special way.

Worship Highlights:
Children’s Christmas Program
Lighting of the Shepherd’s Candle
Message: “Announce New Tidings”

In Person: Worship with us at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, MN.
Online: Participate in the Advent spirit through our livestream on Lord of Life LIVE.

Let us gather in joy as we hear, trust, and announce the tidings of comfort and joy God makes known each and every day.

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.