Nov 27 - Jan 08, 2012

Advent & Christmas

Preparing for the Day of the Lord

In the season of Advent, we anticipate the birth of Jesus—made new in our hearts and minds each year. And we also anticipate his triumphant return! Come be a part of this beautiful season, as we ponder these great mysteries together.

Message line-up:

• 11/20: The Space Between Malachi and Mark - Pastor Mike Muscarella [Listen]
• 11/27: “Tear Open the Heavens” (Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7 (17-19); 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37) - Pastor Scott Austin [Listen]
• 12/4: “Prepare the Way of the Lord” (Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2 (8-13); 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8) - Pastor Scott Austin [Listen]
• 12/11: “Good News to the Oppressed” (Isaiah 61:1-4 (8-11); Psalm 126; Luke 1:46b-55; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8 (19-28)) - Pastor Scott Austin [Listen]
• 12/18: “Nothing Will Be Impossible With God” (2 Samuel 7:1-11 (16); Psalm 89:1-4 (19-26); Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38) - Pastor Scott Austin [Listen]
• 12/24: Christmas Eve Services (Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12); John 1:1-14)

  A peaceful night of worship on Christmas Eve: simple Christmas hymns sung together, Christmas stories read aloud from the Bible, and fellowship with our church family. Services at 5pm (with kids singing) and 11pm (candlelit).

• 12/25: No service Sunday, December 25
• 1/1: Resolute - Pastor Scott Austin [Listen]

  A discussion-based message about a few Bible stories where people made decisions—you might even say resolutions—to follow God.

• 1/8: Epiphany (Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12) - Pastor Scott Austin [Listen]

  Epiphany, once one of the most important holiday in Christendom, is barely noticed by most churches nowadays. To close out our Advent & Christmas series, we’re going to look at Epiphany’s history and its spiritual significance.