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Christ’s Presence was His Present

12/2/2019

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​Advent is upon us! As we await the celebration of the birth of Christ we prepare our hearts for this great happening. This year we are experiencing this waiting with a worship series: The Promise of Christmas. When I was a child the promise of Christmas was presents!
Yes, I knew Christmas was more than presents. I grew up nurtured by Christian parents who valued worship attendance and participation in church as part of their and our family’s faith journey. I knew Christmas was when Christ was born and I knew that was important. Christmas Eve worship was important as was time with friends after worship. I also knew Christmas morning held the promise of presents!! As an adult the promise of Christmas I value more than presents is Christ’s presence.
The Promise of Christmas Worship Series:
​December 1
Hope:
Light of the World
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-2, John 1:1-5
Question: Is the world brighter because you are here?

December 8:
Love:
God So Loved the World
Scripture: Hosea 11:1-4, John 3:16-17
Question: Is the world more loving because you are here?

December 15:
Joy:
God Lifts up the Lowly
Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:46-55
Question: Are people lifted up because of you?

December 22:
Mercy:
 God of the Second Chance
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21
Question: Does your life show mercy?

December 24, Christmas Eve - Service at 6 p.m.
Presence: The best present!
Scripture: Luke 2:1-21
Question: Theme: How do you show God’s presence?

​See you Sunday in worship – I hope you invite someone! This month is a good time to invite someone when you are talking about Christmas presents. The best present to share is God’s presence! I hope we all are inviting in our words and actions as we live the love of Christ.
Pastor Jackie Roe
​P.S. I still enjoy presents -- especially giving them to my great nieces and nephews.
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