“Truly, truly, I say to you, that you will weep and lament,
but the world will rejoice; you will grieve,
but your grief will be turned into joy.” (1)
Your Pain Will Turn into Joy
Month: December 2019
Worship: December 29, 2019
First Sunday after Christmas Day
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
Sermon: “Between Two Kings”
Shepherds and magi welcomed the birth of Jesus, but not everyone was excited about the good news. Who was threatened by Jesus’s birth? Why? Is there still conflict? We hope you will come and explore these questions with us this Sunday.
Worship: December 24, 2019
Christmas Eve
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon: “Glory and Praise”
Why do we wish each other Merry Christmas? What do we celebrate? If you don’t know, and certainly if you do, we hope you will join our Christmas Eve celebration. We will gather at 6:00 pm for this special evening service.
Worship: December 22, 2019
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Christmas Cantata: “Noel: Christ Is Born”
This Sunday we worship with song. The choir will present the Christmas cantata “Noel: Christ Is Born.” All are welcome to come, hear and worship with us.
Worship: December 15, 2019
Third Sunday of Advent
Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11
Sermon Title: “Are You the Expected One?”
What do you expect of Jesus? Does Jesus meet your expectations? Sometimes our expectations of Jesus don’t match our observations. Others have struggled with this too. This Sunday we will look at John the Baptist’s questioning of Jesus.
The Word Becomes Flesh
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth, (1)
the Word was, the Logos was with God and ὁ λόγοϛ was God. (2)
All things were made through the Word, and
nothing that has been made was made without the Word. (3)
Worship: December 8, 2019
Second Sunday of Advent
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12
Sermon Title: “God’s Call Upon Our Hearts”
Why might a couple leave their home for overseas mission work? This Sunday, Bob and Cheryl Fox will tell us about why they serve in the Sub-Saharan country of Niger. We hope you will join us for their special message.
Worship: December 1, 2019
First Sunday of Advent
Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44
Sermon Title: “Are You Ready?”
Are you ready if Jesus were to return today or tomorrow? Advent gives us the opportunity to prepare ourselves to receive Jesus. We invite you to join us as we start this four-week journey.