Advent 2023

Peace

December 24, 2023 • Ben Gibson • Luke 2:8–14

This is the final Sunday of this Advent season, a time in which we have prepared out hearts for Messiah's arrival. Our focus this week is on peace. Such was the proclamation of the angels in Luke 2:14. "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!"  In a world given over to chaos and hostility, the good news of great joy for all people brings peace. Join us today to find out what this peace is, who it is for, and how we can enjoy it.

Joy

December 17, 2023 • Ben Gibson • Luke 2:1–20

There is so much comfort to be found in the practice of pausing to read, pray, and reflect upon the scriptures during this Advent season. The third Sunday of Advent gives us the opportunity to prepare in our hearts with joy.  This week we pray that the joy of the Lord would be evident in our hearts, our homes and in our worship. May the Holy Spirit transform the days leading up to Christmas into a time of joyful anticipation as we celebrate the arrival of our http://savior.our teaching about joy this week will be from Luke 2:1 - 20.

Christmas Banquet 2023

December 10, 2023

Faith

December 10, 2023 • Ben Gibson • John 1:9–13

As you know by now, Advent is a time of waiting and preparation, in which we are intentionally taking time to contemplate, even if it’s just for a few moments, our true treasure, Jesus Christ. We are budgeting our time to align with what we prize most, reorienting our schedules with our values, even as we worship. The second Sunday of Advent gives us the opportunity to prepare our hearts in faith.

Hope

December 3, 2023 • Ben Gibson • Romans 15:8–13

Advent is an invitation to leave the busyness of the holidays behind.  It is an intentional pause, in which we take time out, even in our worship services to reorient our hearts and minds around the gift God has given us in Jesus Christ.  It is another chance to come to Jesus and find rest for our souls.   The first Sunday of Advent celebrates the hope we have in Christ and is commemorated by lighting the first advent candle of the season. We will study the subject from Romans 15:8 - 13.