It feels strange that just when we enter into a season in which everything seems to get busier and more taxing, that the Church also gets busier. Are we trying to add to the madness and stress? Much to the contrary, we are countering it!

In times as these, we need the Word of Christ more, not less. We seek to serve your spirit and your peace; keeping you full with God’s consolation while protecting and guarding your soul. In this third week of Advent in which we celebrate the joy the coming Christ gives, we have this theme in tonight’s reading that reminds us of the basis for this joy: restoration.

How much we need it! When we add up all that stands against us, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Thanks be to God for His ministry of restoration for us in and through Jesus!

Please come tonight at 7 pm. It is a shorter service of the Word. This is a good service to invite a friend to. We hope to see you!

In Jesus’ Love,

Pastor

Two other things:

1. You’re also invited to stay for our last choir practice…this is the Christmas Eve choir. We would love to have you.

2. I plan on bringing The Teen Project box. Remember that we are collecting $10.00 gift cards to fast-food, grocery, or coffee shop for teens on the streets. Teen Project is doing a great joy in demonstrating God’s mercy to those in need and going through tough times. You can slip in your gift card or $10.00 into the box.