Advent & Christmas

Preparing for the Day of the Lord
Nov. 27, 2011 – Jan. 8, 2012

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

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).

Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12); John 1:1-14
12/25
No service Sunday, December 25
1/1
Resolute
Pastor Scott Austin
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A discussion-based message about a few Bible stories where people made decisions—you might even say resolutions—to follow God.

1/8
Epiphany
Pastor Scott Austin
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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.

Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12

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