Christmas Worship Guide 2018
NOVEMBER 2018 • A SPECIAL HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENT TO THE
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Our Lady of the Lakes Parish St. Christopher Nisswa
St. Alice
Pequot Lakes
Our Lady of Lourdes Pine River
Christmas Schedule 2018 Mass Schedule:
Christmas Eve Mass Monday, December 24th 4:00 p.m. at St. Christopher 4:00 p.m. at St. Alice
Christmas Day Mass Tuesday, December 25th 8:30 a.m. at St. Christopher 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Welcome To Our Catholic Churches Parish Office Phone:
218-568-4760
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Lutheran Church of the Cross The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Hwy 371 & CR 13, Nisswa •218-963-2564
Rev. Drew Bakken, Pastor
Immanuel Lutheran
Pastors: Steven Rye, Erika Nilsen
Church
Junction of Hwy 210 & Knollwood Dr., Baxter • 218-828-9374 Explore the Gifts of Advent
PATIENCE; SPEECH & SILENCE; HOPE; AND FAMILY
You are invited to:
NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 23
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Wednesday Worship 6:00 p.m.
Sunday Worship
9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Monday, December 24th 2 p.m., 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 2nd
Enjoy time together and work on tools to be ready for Advent. 3:00, 5:00 & 9:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Holy Communion
Worship: Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. & Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. For a complete list of programs and events, visit www.lolbaxter.org
aFFiLiated with aFLC
NEW LOCATION: 7761 Excelsior Road (Corner of Excelsior Rd. & Golf Course Dr.) Pastor, Rev. Mark Ford • 829-6069
“God’s Plan Coming to Pass”
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WELCOMES YOU
Join us as we celebrate
218-824-3052
Visit us: www.goodshepherd freelutheran.church
Sunday Morning Services
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 10:15 A.M. Worship First Sunday of Advent
December 2, 9, 16, 23 - 10:00 am
Wednesday Evening Services
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
December 5, 12, 19 - 7:00 pm
10:15 A.M. Worship Second Sunday of Advent
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
Monday, December 24 - 5:00 pm
10:15 A.M. Worship Third Sunday of Advent
Regular Schedule Adult Bible Study: 9:00 am Worship: 10:00 am
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 5:00 P.M. Traditional Candlelight Service
December 2
8:15 am and 10:30 am
First Sunday in Advent Worship
December 5 6:20 pm
Wednesday Advent Worship with Holden Evening Prayer
December 9
8:15 am and 10:30 am
Second Sunday in Advent Worship with Christmas Musical Extravaganza at 8:15; Christmas Musical Extravaganza including Sunday School Program at 10:30
December 12 6:20 pm
Wednesday Advent Worship with Holden Evening Prayer
December 16
8:15 am and 10:30 am
Third Sunday in Advent Worship
December 19 6:20 pm
Wednesday Blue Christmas / Holden Evening Prayer Advent Worship
December 23
8:15 am and 10:30 am
Fourth Sunday in Advent Worship
Everyone is Welcome!
December 24
3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 pm
Traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship
December 30
8:15 am and 10:30 am Lessons & Carols Worship
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23
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(1 mile west of Hwy. 371)
www.immanuelcrosby.org
The Presbyterian Church
Free Lutheran ChurCh
5878 Pine Beach Road (CR 77), Brainerd
A family-friendly, Christ-centered community of Mission & Discipleship where all are welcome! 600 SW 4th Street • 218-546-6010
Good Shepherd Pastor David Franz
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Monday, December 24th
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10:00 a.m. - Advent Family BLAST Event
Rev. Kari Williamson, Pastor
10:15 A.M. Worship Fourth Sunday of Advent
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Children’s Program
Celebrate Celebrate Christmas Christmas Services Services atat Living Word North Word North Living Christmas Day Celebration Service
Sunday Worship Dec. 11th at 10 a.m.
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Christmas Service Christmas Eve DayCelebration Celebration Service Dec. 25th at 10:00 PM Monday,Dec. December 24th PM at 5:30 PM 25th at 10:00
Wednesdays:
Sunday Worship Service ~ 10 AM Sunday Worship Service ~ 10 AM With Youth, Children’s Church, and Nursery Provided.
Worship 9:00 a.m.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 408 N. 7th Street, Brainerd, MN • 218-829-3834
Sundays - Worship 10:00 am • Coffee Hour 11:15 am
Rev. Joyce Rush, Priest, Rev. Caren Bedard, Deacon
Advent Sundays - Adult Forum 9:00 am Sunday, Dec. 2 - I Advent • Holy Eucharist, 10:00 am Sunday, Dec. 9 - II Advent • Holy Eucharist, 10:00 am Sunday, Dec. 16 - III Advent • Holy Eucharist, 10:00 am Sunday, Dec. 23 - IV Advent • Holy Eucharist, 10:00 am Monday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve • Family Eucharist, 3:00 pm
Advent Penance Service Sunday, December 9 • 3:00 pm
Christmas
Monday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) • 4:00 pm Tuesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) • 8:30 am
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday, Jan. 1 • 8:00 am
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Regular Sunday Worship: 9:00 AM Coffee Fellowship: 10:00 AM
“Preparing the Heart”
4:00 p.m.
30985 Front Street, Pequot Lakes (218) 568-4670 • website: oursaviorspl.org
Sunday School Program December 9, 2018 : 9 AM Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship with Holy Communion: 5 PM Festive Carol Service: December 30th 9:00 AM
Rev. Blake Rozier, Pastor
Christmas Eve Day Services
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Located 2 blocks west of Family Foods in Garrison.
Immaculate Heart Church
Dec. 16 at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service
(Holy Communion: 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month) Faith Formation • 9:15 a.m. Fellowship • 10:05 a.m.
Light of the Cross Lutheran Church
35208 Co Rd 37, Crosslake, MN • 218-692-3731 • www.crosslakecatholic.com
Children’s Program
Sundays:
With Youth, Children’s Church, and Nursery Provided. For more info and the latest upcoming events, go to: www.lwn.church find upcoming us on FACEBOOK. For more info and the or latest events, go to: www.lwn.church or find us onKalenberg FACEBOOK. Pastors Russell & Cyndi Hwy. 371 N., Brainerd, MN. Office: 218-829-0612 Pastors Russell & 56401 Cyndi Kalenberg Hwy. 371 N., Brainerd, MN. 56401 Office: 218-829-0612
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Holiday:
Confirmation • 3:30-4:30
St. Paul’s is a welcoming parish of the Episcopal Church of Minnesota. We welcome families and individuals of all ages to join us in celebration.
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Christmas at Grace Advent Worship - Sundays at 9 a.m.
Community Concert presented by Grace
Tonight, Heaven Touches Earth A Christmas Cantata Friday, December 14 at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 16 at 2 p.m.
Truth Lutheran 501 Kingwood Street Brainerd, MN (Corner of 5th & Kingwood) www.truthlutheranchurch.com
Christmas Eve Worship Service Monday, December 24th • 5:00 PM Sunday Worship 9:00 AM
RENEW YOUR FAITH
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An LCMC Congregation …Lutheran Congregation in Mission for Christ
ALL ARE WELCOME
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Monday, December 24 at 4:30 p.m. Prelude music begins at 4 p.m.
2 miles so. of Pequot Lakes on Patriot Ave | www.graceumcpequotlakes.org - 218.568.5755
St. Joseph’s Catholic Churches of Crosby and Deerwood and Our Lady of Fatima Christmas Eve Mass
Dec. 24 - 4:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s in Crosby
Christmas Day Mass
Dec. 25 - 8:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima in Garrison Dec. 25 - 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s in Crosby
Normal Weekend Schedule
Saturday Mass at 4:30 p.m. in Crosby Sunday Masses at 8:30 a.m. in Garrison and at 10:30 a.m. in Crosby
Holy Day: Mary Mother of God Vigil Dec. 31 - 5:00 p.m in Garrison January 1 - 9:00 a.m. in Deerwood & 6:00 p.m. in Crosby 001798180r1
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Sunday December 23rd, 10:45 AM Christmas Program and Service Monday December 24th, 5 PM Candlelight Christmas Eve Service With Special Instrumental Music Sunday Worship 10:45am with Children’s Church and Nursery
13919 County Road 36, Crosslake, MN 56442 www.crosslakechristian.com Pastor Gary Espeseth • Youth Pastor Austin Krieger
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Joy to the world
30701 State Hwy 371, Pequot Lakes
(0.4 of a mile south of stoplight on Patriot Ave in Pequot Lakes)
Children’s Service
“Call His Name Jesus” Advent & Christmas Season Service Schedule
Sunday, December 9 9:00am
All Sunday Services 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Christmas Eve Worship
Monday, December 24 6:00pm Candlelight Service
Children’s Christmas Program Sun., Dec. 9 at 9:00 am
Christmas Day Worship
Tuesday, December 25 9:00am Festival Song Service
Midweek Advent Services (Wednesdays), December 5, 12, 19 at 6:00 pm
New Year’s Eve
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 at 6:00 pm
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Christmas Day Worship Dec. 25 at 9:00 am
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 13815 Cherrywood Dr. Baxter 829-4105
Celebrating the Coming Christ — Advent Midweek Services — Wednesdays: December 5th, 12th & 19th 12:00 Noon & 6:00 pm Please join us for Advent meals following the Noon services and preceding the Evening services at 5:00 pm.
Zion Lutheran Church A Congregation of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
220 N. 8 Street th
Brainerd, MN
(2 blocks East & 1 block North of the historic water tower)
218-829-4317 www.zionbrainerd.org
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Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA A community committed to God through caring, sharing, and outreach.
1420 South 6th Street, Brainerd MN (218) 829-5147 Pastor Hans Anderson Web site: www.trinitybrainerd.org
Sunday School Christmas Program Wednesday, December 19th • 6:00 pm
Advent & Christmas Schedule
Christmas Eve Service Monday, December 24th 4:00 & 6:00 pm Family Worship 11:00 pm Candlelight Worship
WEDNESDAYS, December 5th, 12th, & 19th 5:00 p.m. – Friends & Fellowship Meal/Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. – Advent Vespers Service
Christmas Day Service Tuesday, December 25th 9:00 am
SUNDAY, December 2nd: Advent I 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.– Traditional Worship with Holy Communion 9:30 a.m. – Advent Festival for all ages
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— Worship Schedule — Sunday Worship 9:00 am 10:15 am Sunday School & Bible Study Monday Evening Worship is at 6:00 pm
New Year’s Eve Worship with Holy Communion Dec. 31 at 6:00 pm
SUNDAY, December 9th: Advent II 8:15 a.m. – Traditional Worship with Holy Communion No Education Hour 10:30 a.m. – Worship with Sunday School Christmas Program THURSDAY, December 13th 4:00 p.m. – Trinity Children’s Center Christmas Program
SUNDAY, December 16th: Advent III 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Christmas Song Service 9:30 a.m. Education Hour SUNDAY, December 23rd: Advent IV 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.– Service of Lessons & Carols with Holy Communion. No Education Hour CHRISTMAS EVE, MONDAY - December 24th 2:30 p.m. – Traditional Family Christmas Eve Worship Service 4:30 p.m. – Traditional Family Christmas Eve Worship Service 11:00 p.m. – Traditional Candlelight Worship Service SUNDAY, December 30th 9:00 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion Student Recognition Sunday No Education Hour
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Salem Lutheran Church
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24646 Hazelwood Dr. Nisswa
(218)963-2626
Michael Briggs, pastor 218-534-3309 21276 Archibald Road Deerwood, MN 56444
christcommunitynisswa.com
JOY TO THE WORLD Sunday, December 16, 2018 6PM CHRISTMAS PEACE ~ One piece at a time ~ (Hosted by Jeff and Julie)
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Pastors Rev. Dr. Mark Skinner and Rev. Sarah Marshall
Come anytime between 6-8:30. The time it takes to drive through the Nativity depends on the traffic, approximately 10-15 minutes.
You NEVER leave the car ... bring the whole family. Watch for traffic signs.
(Just past Bar Harbor on CR 77)
Celebrate this Advent and Christmas Season with us!
Celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent at 8:20 AM and 10:30 AM on December 23.
Advent Midweek
Soup Supper & Worship Wednesdays December 5, 12 and 19 Soup Supper 6:15 PM Worship 7:00 PM
Candlelight Christmas Eve Services at 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 6:00 PM on December 24.
Worship with Children’s Choir Sunday, December 9 9:00 AM
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New scene added this year! including camels, sheep and donkeys
Sponsored by the churches of Pillager Coordinated by Casino Assembly of God of Pillager
Christmas Eve
Monday, December 24 Candlelight Service and Lord’s Supper at 5:00PM
829-3330
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Call Sue Van Hal for more information or if you wish to participate (218) 821-2276 Financial donations and sponsorship accepted.
Weekly Service Schedule Sunday Worship Services at 8:20 and 10:30 AM Education Hour at 9:30 AM Wednesday Service at 6:20 PM
Celebrate the 1st Sunday of Christmas at 9:00 AM on December 30 with a service of lessons and carols.
FREE admission (A donation bucket will be available at the end.) Featuring live animals
Pastor Rick Hans
8327 Interlachen Road Lake Shore, MN • 218 963-9733
418 8th Ave NE Brainerd www.bethlehem-online.org office@belcnet.net
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Complete Christmas story portrayed in live drama.
5:00 p.m.
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Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
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— 7:00PM — Traditional Candlelight Service
December 12-13 • 6:00-8:30 p.m. ** Cass County Fairgrounds in Pillager
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Sunday, Decem
— 5:00PM — Family Worship Service
Live Drive-thru Nativity
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Sunday, Decem
Join us Christmas Eve as we celebrate the Birthday of our King
5th Annual
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Brainerd Lakes Catholic Churches Father Anthony Wroblewski Father Paul Strommer
St. Francis 404 N. 9th St
Join Us!
All Saints
16898 Carlson Lk Rd.
Father Daniel Weiske
St. Andrew’s
1108 Willow Street
St. Mathias
4529 Co. Rd. 121 SW
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2018 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
12:00 Midnight
4:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
(No Incense)
CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2018 8:00 a.m.
(No Incense)
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Every Tuesday 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Saturday, December 8 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 15 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, December 22 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 1 & 8 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Friday, December 21 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 19 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 15 2:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Saturday, December 22 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Brainerd Deanery Advent Communal Reconciliation Services
Wednesday, December 19 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Friday, December 21 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
St. Alice, Pequot Lakes — Tuesday, December 4 – 5:30 p.m. Immaculate Heart Church, Crosslake — Sunday, December 9 – 3:00 p.m. St. Alice, Pequot Lakes — Wednesday, December 12 – 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph, Crosby — Wednesday, December 12 – 6:30 p.m. St. Agnes, Walker — Sunday, December 16 – 3:00 p.m. St. Andrew’s Church, Brainerd — Tuesday, December 18 – 7:00 p.m. St. James Church, Aitkin — Thursday, December 20 – 7:00 p.m. Holy Family Church, McGregor — Friday, December 21 – 6:00 p.m. St. Francis Church, Brainerd — Sunday, December 23 – 3:00 p.m.
OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS, BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - NEW YEAR’S DAY Monday, December 31, 2018
5:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
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