“We love stories for countless reasons. Two considerations may be the way they allow us to see the world or the hope they offer us in moments of love, peace, and joy. Stories also help us make sense of the darkness in our lives. That darkness comes in many forms; illness, grief, sorrow, struggle, etc. Christmas is the ultimate story through which our own stories come together as darkness is pushed back and overtaken with light. This Sunday, we will be in the Prologue of John’s Gospel together and ask; how does my story fit into God’s story? First, we will hear the good news that Christmas is for people who find themselves lost in darkness. Then, we will hear of Christ’s coming into the world to be with us and to reverse the curse of that darkness.”
Peace
Danny Morgan
After Darkness, Light.
January 2, 2022 • Isaiah 60:1–5, John 1:1–18, Genesis 3:15
The Second Coming of Jesus
November 28, 2021 • Rev. Adam Feichtmann • Jeremiah 33:14–16, 1 Thessalonians 3:9–13, Luke 21:25–36
Advent is a time between. This season holds the tension between Jesus’ first advent (coming) and his second. A time that reminds us: things currently are not the way they are supposed to be - but one day they will be. On one hand it is “the most wonderful time of the year,” and on the other hand it is one of the darkest times of year. This Sunday we’ll begin our Advent sermon series by reflecting on Jesus’ second coming. In preparation for our time together, spend 5-10 minutes reading and praying through the following passages: Jeremiah 33:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, and the Gospel of Luke 21:25-36. I look forward to singing Advent songs with you all this Sunday as we prepare for the joy of Christmas! Pastor Adam
The Advent
December 5, 2021 • Rev. Josh Hahne • Malachi 3:1–4, Isaiah 40:1–11, Luke 3:1–6
PCA minister Tim Keller writes, “Christmas is not simply about a birth but about a coming.” This week we continue to consider the coming of Christ in the gospel of Luke. Like the other gospel authors, Luke begins with John, the son of Zechariah, who we know as John the Baptist. He sought to prepare Israel for the advent of God and declared, “All flesh shall see the salvation of God.” Join us this Sunday and together we’ll seek to learn from John the Baptist as well. Pastor Josh
Preparing for Advent
December 12, 2021 • Rev. Josh Hahne • Isaiah 58, Matthew 25:1–13, Luke 3:7–18
Last week we were introduced to John the Baptist. He entered the story of Scripture when times were bleak. God’s people were occupied by foreign enemies, their faith had become sectarian and corrupt, and their prophets had gone silent. John comes with a singular message, the advent of God. This is what John the Baptist proclaimed, but his ministry was also one of preparation, to ready people for the Lord’s arrival. He did so by teaching about repentance, baptism, and the forgiveness of sin. Join us on Sunday and together we’ll learn from John and seek to prepare ourselves as we remember the arrival of God in Jesus Christ. Pastor Josh