The Journey of Joy

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The Journey of Joy

December 15, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • James 1:2–4, Luke 2:6–14

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Today we continue our Journey to Christmas as we follow the Star and discover the joy of the season. We will also be celebrating Las Posadas at the end of the worship and invite everyone to follow the procession of the children and Mary and Joseph to the Inn and a Christmas Brunch after worship. We will also be serving communion as well during the worship.

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The Journey Continues

December 29, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • Hosea 11:1–5, Matthew 2:13–23

Today, we remember that Jesus' holy night was brief and soon wise men were visiting him and Herod was after him. Joseph took his family to Egypt for safety and scripture was fulfilled that the messiah would come out of Egypt. In our lives, we had this brief moment of peace, but then the journey of life continues with all its challenges. In the midst of that, we can find peace and strength that God is with us and will continue to guide us.

Christmas Eve: The Journey Arrives

December 24, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle

We have made it to Christmas Eve! We invite you to join us here online at 4:30pm for live worship online as we celebrate the birth of Jesus through well-love Christmas Carols, the telling of the story, a message and gift for the Children and a Christmas message from our Pastor. If you are in the area, consider joining us in person, too! This evening we focus on the arrival of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem ready to have their baby and the challenges they faced, along with the celebration of God's great gift to them and each of us - Jesus!

The Journey of Peace

December 22, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • John 14:27–29, Luke 2:13–14, Psalm 29:9–11

Today our journey through Hope, Love, and Joy bring us to Peace. It is not like the peace the world provides, often at the barrel of a gun. Rather, peace from God is something deep within us that assures us that Go is there and will walk with us and we will get through the highs and lows.