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December 19: Podcast. Mary's Bravery

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December 19, 2021 • Jon Siebert

REFLECT: As Christians, we are not promised an easy go at life. In fact, we are warned by Jesus in Matthew 10:22, “You will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” Mary gives us a perfect example of this: she is young, terrified, doesn’t fully understand, but answers the angel with an unabashed “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” Her entire reputation is at stake, as well as Joseph’s, yet they faithfully trust in God’s will. How much in your life are you driven by what other people think of you? Are you willing to push through the fear of rejection for the sake of Jesus’ name?

RESPOND: For some of you, this will be a big and scary ask: Tell at least one person about Jesus this week! Step outside of your comfort zone and preach the gospel! Even if it’s scary, even if you’re not sure what people will think. Step out and live your calling to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the lost around you--God wants to use you more than you know.

“So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11

December 25: Merry Christmas from SVC Staff

December 25, 2021

Merry Christmas from Summit View Church Staff! We love you! Don't forget that tomorrow's (Dec.26th) service is an all-church family service hosted at our Heritage Park Campus. Services are at 9 am & 11 am. See you there! 7701 NE 182nd Ave. Vancouver, WA

December 24

December 24, 2021

REFLECT: Merry Christmas Eve, Summit View family! We hope to see you, your family, and your loved ones TONIGHT 12/24 as we celebrate the birth of our Savior at one of our Christmas Eve services! Check out service times & locations below! Heritage Park Campus | 7701 NE 182nd Ave. Vancouver, WA | 3PM & 5PM Westside Campus | 11718 NW 31st Ave. Vancouver, WA 98685 | 3PM & 5PM Battle Ground Campus | 1900 NW 20th Ave. Battle Ground, WA 98604 | 6PM Can’t join us in person? Our Online Campus will be streaming the service live at 3PM & 5PM. In town for the weekend? Join us for our day-after-Christmas All-Church gathering at the Heritage Park Campus. All-Church Family Service | 7701 NE 182nd Ave. Vancouver, WA | 9AM & 11AM We would love to see you there!

December 20: Light of The World

December 20, 2021

REFLECT: Are you in a season of waiting? Do you feel like things aren’t going as planned and all your questions remain unanswered? Do you feel hunger for more of the Lord’s presence yet feel far from Him? Have you prayed and prayed with no answer? Do you wonder or doubt God’s goodness? This is your hope – Jesus Christ, the light of the world, has come to save and to restore. To bring peace on earth. To be with us, and to heal us from suffering. For all who wait, for all who hunger, for all who've prayed, and for all who wonder – The King, the Messiah, Emmanuel has come. RESPOND: Where do you need peace in your life? Not just a good feeling about something but a peace that surpasses all understanding? God cares for you and desires you to rest in the safety of His promises. Spend time today identifying where in your life you need His peace, then reach out to a friend or a Life Group member and ask them to pray with you. Ask God to grant each of you His peace wherever you need it most this Christmas season.