In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. (I John 4.9-11)
We are drawing closer and closer to the Christmas. Each Sunday reminds us of how close we are getting. There are four Sundays prior to Christmas, the four Sundays of Advent. This Sunday is the 3rd Sunday of Advent. We have looked at HOPE and Peace the past two Sundays. As we gather together for Worship this week, either in person or across the internet, we will take a look at LOVE.
It is difficult to actually say how many times the word “love” is used in the Bible. It depends on which version of the Bible you use, and how you interpret the Hebrew or Greek. Some have said the word "love" appears 310 times in the King James Bible, 348 times in the New American Standard Bible, 551 times in the New International Version and 538 times in the New Revised Standard Version.
Dec 13 - Love For The Holidays
December 13, 2020 • Bill Williamson • Isaiah 54:1–8
Dec 27 - What's Next?
December 27, 2020 • Curt McFarland • Luke 2:8–14
The question to ask is, what’s next? We celebrated Advent and Christmas. Candles were lit, hymns were sung (or hummed), gifts were exchanged, meals shared … what’s next? The power and significance of Christmas affects not a season, or a year, but a life, a world, all of human history. This single event, celebrated and then promptly forgotten by some, gives meaning to everything that happened before that first Christmas, and everything that followed that Holy night. How does our life reflect the miracle of Christmas on December 26, on January 1, on July 17, each and every day of our life? Because God made the decision, out of His love for us, to enter human history and take on Himself the brunt of all evil (ours included), our relationships, our work, our retirement, how we spend our money, how we view disease, grief, and death, all change. The One with all power loves us. The One with all power made it possible for us to experience forgiveness for our sins, healing for our wounds, joy in our sorrows, and confidence as we take our final breath. So, what’s next?
Carols & Candles Christmas Eve
December 25, 2020 • Bill Williamson • Luke 2
Christ the Savior is born! The 7:30pm service is the usual traditional Carols and Candles service, filled with a variety of music/solos/instruments, as well as passages of Scripture to prepare us all to welcome the birth of Christ. Reservations required for in church or watch on this page, on Facebook or on the Yakima Grace YouTube channel.
A Homestyle Christmas Eve
December 25, 2020 • Bill Williamson • Luke 2
Christ the Savior is born! The 4:30pm service is casual, with lots of fun songs, a live Nativity, and a family bag of activities for children. The Family Lounge will be open during the 4:30 for up to five families to enjoy the livestream service while younger children can enjoy toys & games brought from home. One family per table only. Reservations required for in church or watch on this page, on Facebook or on the Yakima Grace YouTube channel.