Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 Welcome to Pastor Jack Tacoma

Welcome & Announcements
Lighting of Advent Candles – Robert W family
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  Joy to the World
Confession & Assurance:
    Song:  O Come All Ye Faithful
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: O Come, O Come Immanuel
Sunday School Program
(JK-Gr 5 are excused for Sunday School)
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Luke 1:46-56  
Sermon: Mary’s Magnificat & God’s Mercy   
(Catechism Class is excused)
   Song:   Hark the Herald Angels Sing
 Parting Blessing
   Song: Go Now in Peace

This week at Vanastra Community Church:
Monday             10 am          Early ON Playgroup
Tuesday             10 am         Men's Life
Wednesday        5:30 pm    Hayride & Carolling
                              7 pm           Christmas Eve Service

 Plan to come to the annual Christmas Eve Carolling Hayride.   It is at 5:30 pm with coffee & hot chocolate to warm up with afterwards.  
The Christmas Eve Service starts at 7 pm sharp.

 The postponed Congregational Meeting is being planned for January 12,2026 at 7 pm.  

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has helped with the Community Dinner!  120 people were fed a delicious Christmas Dinner!  Thanks to the Youth Group for setting up & decorating.  Thanks for the volunteers, for the donations and for all of the support throughout the year.  

Kids Corner:  Advent :  Away in a Manger -  Jesus knows what it feels like to be human, just like you. This means He understands when you’re tired, hurt, or having a hard day. He loves you so much and always knows how to comfort and care for you!

Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Lighting of Advent Candles – Gerhard & Heather
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
Confession & Assurance:
    Song:  He Will Hold Me Fast
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: My Soul Find Rest in God Alone
Children’s Message
   Song:  Away in a Manger
(JK-Gr 5 are excused for Sunday School)
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Luke 1:26-33
Sermon: Waiting for the King  
(Catechism Class is excused)
   Song:   O Shepherd Hear & Lead Your Flock
 Parting Blessing
   Song: Rejoice the Lord is King
 
Welcome to Pastor Harry Zantingh

This week at Vanastra Community Church:
Monday    10 am   EarlyON playgroup
                       7 pm  Youth Group
Tuesday   10 am    Men's Life
                    5:30  pm   Christmas Dinner
Wednesday 10 am  Huron County FoodBank Truck

Plan to come to the annual Christmas Eve Caroling Hayride.   
It is at 5:30 pm with coffee & hot chocolate to warm up with afterwards. 
The Christmas Eve Service starts at 7 pm sharp.

Kids Corner:  Advent :  Joy to the World -  This week of Advent is all about joy! Maybe light the hope, peace, and joy candles with your family, sing a favorite Christmas song, like Joy to the World, and remember that Jesus is the best reason to celebrate.

Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Lighting of Advent Candles – Dobles Family
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  Be Thou My Vision
Confession & Assurance:
    Song:  Come Thou Fount of Blessing
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: Special Music – Cappy Onn
   Song:  Away in a Manger
(JK-Gr 5 are excused for Sunday School)
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Ruth 4
Sermon: The Love of God  
(Catechism Class is excused)
   Song:   And Can it Be
 Parting Blessing
   Song: Of the Father’s Love Begotten

This Week at Vanastra Community Church:
Monday     10 am  Early ON playgroup
                       7:30 pm   Youth Group
Tuesday      10 am     Men's Life
                        7 pm Council Meeting
Thursday     7 pm  GEMS & Cadets

Walk to Bethlehem Advent Pilgrimage.  On this second Sunday of Advent the Clinton & Area Ministerial welcomes you to start or continue the journey of the 112km Mary and Joseph travelled from Nazareth to  Bethlehem.  Walking any distance is worthwhile while reflecting on the themes of Advent and the Christmas story. This Saturday, Dec. 6, 10:00 am anyone interested is welcome to meet in the parking lot of the Clinton Christian Reformed Church to walk 4km together (next one will be on Dec. 20 at the Clinton United Church)  You’re also welcome to Join the "Walk to Bethlehem" group on StepUp, https://join.thestepupapp.com/PTMtok.

Senior and Community Christmas Dinner is on Tuesday December 16th at 5:30 pm.

Christmas Eve Service at 7 pm  

Kids Corner:  Advent at Home:  Silent Night-  Do your worries ever feel really loud? You can tell them, “Shhhhhh! Jesus is here,” and remember that He loves you and gives you peace.