Sunday, December 1, marks the beginning of Advent, which is a Latin word that means “coming” or “arrival.” The season helps us prepare our hearts for Christmas, that is, a celebration of the first coming of Jesus as the incarnation of God and the second coming of Jesus we await still. As we come to the Lord's Table to celebrate Holy Communion, we will have a message based on Luke 2:6-7 and Psalm 98:4-8 that will help us consider the great Christmas carol from 300 years ago by Isaac Watts, “Joy to the World.”
Pray for all who gather for worship in this first Sunday of Advent to "Let every heart prepare Him room."
O Come Let Us Adore Him!
December 22 - Reverend Vicki Harrison
To adore is to worship, to revere, to glorify, and praise. Who came to adore Jesus on that first Christmas? The shepherds in both humility and amazement came to adore Jesus and shared what they experienced with all who would listen. The wealthy, mysterious wise men from the East came to adore King Jesus and in response to their worship, open both their hearts and their treasure chests. (Luke 2:8-20; Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11) So if we think of God's faithful as those who come to adore the Christ - do you count yourself as one of them? How do you adore King Jesus?
#1
December 15 - Pastor Jamie Westlake
Pastor Jamie will share a message about the preeminence of Christ as "#1" from Colossians 1:15-20.
O Holy Night
December 8 - Pastor Jamie Westlake
This week we will consider the story and impact of the Christmas song, **"O Holy Night"** with so many powerful biblical images. Read Luke's version of the Christmas story in Luke 2:1-20
Joy to The World
December 1 - Pastor Jamie Westlake
The season helps us prepare our hearts for Christmas, that is, a celebration of the first coming of Jesus as the incarnation of God and the second coming of Jesus we await still. As we come to the Lord’s Table to celebrate Holy Communion, we will have a message based on Luke 2:6–7 and Psalm 98:4–8 that will help us consider the great Christmas carol from 300 years ago by Isaac Watts, “Joy to the World.”