Christmas Eve

Join us on Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. for an evening of candles and carols. Hear the Christmas story read, join in the singing of the traditional songs of Christmas, see the light of Christ spread across the sanctuary as we sing "Silent Night."

It is the most beautiful evening of the year. It is the night of Jesus' birth. Come celebrate in his house.

What do you want for Christmas?

Over the four weeks of Advent, we will be looking at this very popular question. What do you want for Christmas? What is on your list?

These are the true gifts of Christmas. These are the gifts that can change hearts, lives, and even transform the world. Jesus was not born so that we could give presents to each other and put up decorations. Jesus was born for one reason - to establish the Kingdom of God. These are the gifts of the Kingdom.

Nov. 29 - Hope
Dec. 6 - Freedom
Dec. 13 - Christ
Dec. 20 - Salvation

Fruitful

The first command that God gave to human beings was to "be fruitful." Jesus cursed the fig tree that bore no fruit, and told his disciples that people would know them by their fruit. In the beautiful imagery of Revelation, the sign that all things are well and that the Kingdom of God is fulfilled is the tree of life that bears fruit each month of the year.

The theme of being fruitful - whether it is a command of God, or a trait of faithfulness - permeates the Bible. for the next six weeks, we will look at how we can be more fruitful as a congregation, but also as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Oct. 18 What is the fruit you bear?

Oct. 25 Radical hospitality

Nov. 1 Passionate worship

Nov. 8 Intentional faith development

Nov. 15 Risk-taking mission

Nov. 22 Extravagant hospitality