Advent and Christmas

In the season of Advent, we anticipate the birth of Jesus—made new in our hearts and minds each year. We also anticipate his triumphant return. But we also celebrate his coming to us, as the one who is with us until the end of time (Matthew 28:20). Come be a part of this beautiful season as we ponder these great mysteries together.

Message line-up:

12/1

First Sunday of Advent

Pastor Scott Austin and Jesse Peers

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To kick off our Advent season, we are joined by historian Jesse Peers, who will help us understand Advent in its historical-biblical context and encourage us to slow down and observe the holiness of waiting.

Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 3:1-12

12/8

Second Sunday of Advent

Pastor Scott Austin

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A focus on the great comfort and terrible fear that fill us as we anticipate the Second Coming of Christ.

Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 24:36-44

12/15

Third Sunday of Advent

Pastor Scott Austin; Ryan and Carolyn Klejment-Lavin

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A call to remember or realize the coming of Christ into our personal stories (and histories!) as emmanuel: “God with us”. And a special message from our missional friends Carolyn and Ryan!

Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 11:2-11

12/22

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Pastor Scott Austin

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As Christmas Day nears, we inhabit Israel’s waiting for the Messiah.

Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25

12/24

Christmas Eve

5pm Children’s Christmas Pageant
11pm Candlelight Service

12/29

Fifth Sunday Festival and Advent Reflections

Our usual festivities on the fifth Sundays of the month will be accompanied by a chance to share and reflect together on our experience of Advent this year.

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