Isaiah 1.1-21
The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.
Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the Lord has spoken: “Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.” Ah, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, offspring of evildoers, children who deal corruptly! They have forsaken the Lord, they have despised the Holy One of Israel, they are utterly estranged. Why will you still be struck down? Why will you continue to rebel? The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. From the sole of the foot even to the head, there is no soundness in it, but bruises and sores and raw wounds; they are not pressed out or bound up or softened with oil. Your country lies desolate; your cities are burned with fire; in your very presence foreigners devour your land; it is desolate, as overthrown by foreigners. And the daughter of Zion is left like a booth in a vineyard, like a lodge in a cucumber field, like a besieged city.
If the Lord of hosts had not left us a few survivors, we should have been like Sodom, and become like Gomorrah.
Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom! Give ear to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah! “What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices?” says the Lord; “I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed beasts; I do not delight in the blood of bulls, or of lambs, or of goats.
“When you come to appear before me, who has required of you this trampling of my courts? Bring no more vain offerings; incense is an abomination to me. New moon and Sabbath and the calling of convocations—I cannot endure iniquity and solemn assembly. Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hates; they have become a burden to me; I am weary of bearing them. When you spread out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood. Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your deeds from before my eyes; cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.
“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be eaten by the sword; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
How the faithful city has become a whore, she who was full of justice! Righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.
Pointman this week
Jimmy Kyker
Children’s Workers Schedule
This week’s children’s workers: (any substitutions you’ve made, may not be listed)
Nursery Floater: Elizabeth Blount
Infant Nursery: Brad & Suzy Fulton
Toddler Nursery: Jason & Suzanna Greer
PK2 Nursery: Ron & Jenny-Lynn Babington
PK3: Brian & Sarah Deadwyler lesson 3
PK4: Melissa Dyches; Wendy Grant lesson 2
K/1st: Melanie Bargar; Bryson Bargar lesson 4
2nd grade: Lou Hunley; Sam Styles lesson 15
3rd grade: Holly Pelton; Miller Pelton lesson 16
Front Porch Coffee Schedule
Set up: Mastin & Nancy Robeson
Clean up: Joey & Jennifer Goldsmith
Men’s Breakfast
Men of Redeemer, you are invited to breakfast on Saturday December 3rd at 7:30am at the Redeemer building. After breakfast, a member of Redeemer will share his testimony and then we will have a time of prayer for each other. Our first speaker will be Bob Glazebrook, former NFL player with the Atlanta Falcons. Please see Stan Plowden (907-7616) or Charlie Hall (844-4433) for more details.
Care Package for M.E.Czentnar
This is M.E.’s first holiday time away from family as she ministers in England. There is a box in the lobby for small unwrapped gifts and cards. Please keep in mind the USPS restrictions (no liquids, hazardous materials) when choosing a gift. Have all gifts in the box by this Sunday, December 4. Contact Lauren Griffin for more information at laurenngriffin@gmail.com.
Redeemer Cares Pantry
Containers will be available at each exit next Sunday for your donations to the pantry. Remember the holidays can be an especially lean time for those in need, so give if you can. Please take if you need. The pantry is located in the lobby outside of Redeemer offices.
Redeemer Annual Christmas Dinner
The Redeemer Christmas Dinner is this coming Saturday, December 10th at 6:00 pm. We will be enjoying beef tenderloin, a baked potato bar featuring white & sweet potatoes with toppings, salad, rolls, dessert & beverages. Don’t forget to bring your entries for the cookie bake-off. There will be judging in three categories: most festive, most tasty, or most unique. The evening is intended for adults, college aged and above. Childcare will be provided as a youth group fundraiser at a suggested donation of $3 per child. Please RSVP by Friday, December 2 to Holly Salle at hsalle2002@yahoo.com or 423-6263
Youth
Youth grades 4-12 will not meet in December.
DCES Christmas Presents
Please remember to have your gifts to the church building by 3 on Monday, December 13. Contact Frank or Gretchen Slyder at fglighthouse@charter.net or 404.9646 for more information.
Foundations of Redeemer
The next Foundations of Redeemer class for those interested in learning more about Redeemer (and required for membership) will meet Wednesdays, January 18, January 25 and Feb 1. If you are transferring from another PCA church, you should only make plans to attend the Feb 1 session. Please let Terri know if you are planning to attend. (redeemeradmin@gmail.com or 610.9400)