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The REAL Christmas Story

Dec. 2019

Series Summary

Most people have seen the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story". It follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. It is packed with family fun, laughter, dilemma, trials and even sincere moments of reflection on the purposes behind the wonderous celebration. In this series there are no Red Rider BB guns or fuzzy pink bunny suits with slippers, yet players in the REAL Christmas story are even more unique and diverse and the very heavens themselves play a part. Discover the unfolding story of what Christmas is really all about each Sunday in this soul impacting Christmas series.

Mary -The unlikely mother

December 1, 2019 • Chad Deerman

Most people have seen the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story". It follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. It is packed with family fun, laughter, dilemma, trials and even sincere moments of reflection on the purposes behind the wonderous celebration. In this series there are no Red Rider BB guns or fuzzy pink bunny suits with slippers, yet players in the REAL Christmas story are even more unique and diverse and the very heavens themselves play a part. Discover the unfolding story of what Christmas is really all about each Sunday in this soul impacting Christmas series.

Joseph -The obedient father

December 8, 2019 • Chad Deerman

Most people have seen the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story". It follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. It is packed with family fun, laughter, dilemma, trials and even sincere moments of reflection on the purposes behind the wonderous celebration. In this series there are no Red Rider BB guns or fuzzy pink bunny suits with slippers, yet players in the REAL Christmas story are even more unique and diverse and the very heavens themselves play a part. Discover the unfolding story of what Christmas is really all about each Sunday in this soul impacting Christmas series.

Shepherds -The unexpected guests

December 15, 2019 • Chad Deerman

Most people have seen the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story". It follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. It is packed with family fun, laughter, dilemma, trials and even sincere moments of reflection on the purposes behind the wonderous celebration. In this series there are no Red Rider BB guns or fuzzy pink bunny suits with slippers, yet players in the REAL Christmas story are even more unique and diverse and the very heavens themselves play a part. Discover the unfolding story of what Christmas is really all about each Sunday in this soul impacting Christmas series.

Jesus - The glorious Savior

December 22, 2019

Most people have seen the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story". It follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. It is packed with family fun, laughter, dilemma, trials and even sincere moments of reflection on the purposes behind the wonderous celebration. In this series there are no Red Rider BB guns or fuzzy pink bunny suits with slippers, yet players in the REAL Christmas story are even more unique and diverse and the very heavens themselves play a part. Discover the unfolding story of what Christmas is really all about each Sunday in this soul impacting Christmas series.

The Joy of the World

December 24, 2019 • Chad Deerman

New Life Sunday®

December 29, 2019 • Jeff Westheim

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