First Lutheran Church of Galveston

Among Christians of many denominations, Advent is a time of preparation for the celebration of Christmas. Our ancient Christian sisters and brothers began observing a day celebrating the birth of Jesus and over time then included a time of preparation prior to that celebration. The season known as Advent was formalized into a four-week season prior to Christmas in the 10th century. This year in 2019, the Galveston Advent Pilgrimage begins here at First Lutheran, then progresses to First Baptist Church, Trinity Episcopal, First Presbyterian, and finally to St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral Basilica.

Thank you, Rev. Appel for assisting us this weekend!

In baptism, our gracious heavenly Father frees us from sin and death by joining us to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are born children of a fallen humanity; by water and the Holy Spirit we are reborn children of God and made members of the church, the body of Christ. Living with Christ and in the communion of saints, we grow in faith, love, and obedience to the will of God.

Happy Veteran's Day, everyone! Here is today's sermon by Rev. Richard Rhoades. Join us Saturdays at 5:30pm or Sundays at 10am. 2415 Winnie, Galveston, TX 77550

Today's special communion music was sung by Kelsey Scheuerman accompanied by Michael Popland on the guitar. (Music by Aaron Watson)

Lyrics:
In another time and place, Grandma would kiss my face
Wish I could go back there again
I'd climb up in my grandpa's lap, I'd lay down and take a nap
That old man and me were best friends

And one day I turned around
Leaves are fallin', fallin' down
Those fields were bare and brown and they were gone

Chorus

Long gone like bluebonnets in the spring
We're only here for a little while
It's beautiful and bittersweet
So make the most of every mile
So pack light and love heavy
Give it all your heart and soul, so in the end
You won't regret one thing
Life is like bluebonnets in the spring.

Verse

There's so much I can't explain, Such as gravity and pain
Still I remain, blindfolded and full of faith
I kissed my angel girl goodbye, Still can't help but wonder why
But I believe I'll see her again someday

Chorus

So, hold 'em tender, hold 'em tight
Pray every mornin', day, and night
That God will help you raise them right
And don't you blink, don't blink

Chorus

Life can be filled full of sorrow
Time is something you can't borrow
So love like there's no tomorrow
Because today could the day

Chorus

Like bluebonnets in the spring
We're only here for a little while
It's beautiful and bittersweet
So make the most of every mile
So pack light and love heavy
Give it all your heart and soul, so in the end
You won't regret one thing
Life is like bluebonnets in the spring.
Life is like bluebonnets in the spring.