Christmas Resolutions
New Life Begins Today
Make Room for Jesus
December 24, 2022 • Andy Adams • Luke 2:1–20
Join us for one of four Christmas Eve Candlelight services as we celebrate the arrival of our newborn King! We will hear a special message from the Innkeeper who will encourage each of us to make room for Jesus because he has made room for us in his Kingdom. We look forward to seeing you and your family and friends this Christmas Eve at Troy United Methodist Church!
Trust God's Plan
December 18, 2022 • Sue Busler • Matthew 1:18–25
Instead of waiting for the New Year, let’s make a few important Christmas Resolutions so we can experience the new life God has for us through the birth of Christ! On this fourth week of Advent we will continue to hear first person accounts behind the Christmas story. On Sunday you will hear from an Angel of the Lord! Throughout the Christmas story we see the appearance of angels in multiple places. Each angel has a message to share, and we get to receive a message from an angel this week! Join us this Sunday in worship as we reflect on how God’s plans, though sometimes unexpected, are always better than our own. We hope to see you at worship this week!
Expect Blessing
December 11, 2022 • Bonnie Abel, Andy Adams • Luke 1:26–45
Christmas Resolutions: Expect Blessing A Message from Elizabeth Luke 1:26-45 Instead of waiting for the New Year, let’s make a few important Christmas Resolutions so we can experience the new life God has for us through the birth of Christ! This third week of Advent we will continue to hear first person accounts behind the Christmas story. On Sunday you will hear from Elizabeth and reflect on what it means to expect blessing in your life! If you have ever been tempted to give up and give in to the feelings of despair and disgrace Elizabeth’s life will meet you right where you are. Let her story remind you that we serve a God who is present in our lives still today! Join us this Sunday as we anticipate the birth of Jesus and remember what it looks like to expect blessing!
Stay Open to Hope
December 4, 2022 • Mark Nelson, Don Burroughs • Luke 1:5–25, Luke 1:57–80
Christmas Resolutions: Stay Open to Hope A Message from Zechariah Luke 1:5-25, 57-80 Instead of waiting for the New Year, let’s make a few important Christmas Resolutions so we can experience the new life God has for us through the birth of Christ! This second week of Advent we will continue to hear first person accounts behind the Christmas story. On Sunday you will hear this message from Zechariah: Stay open to hope! If you’ve ever been tempted to give up hope that things in your life could be better or that God has a purpose for you, Zechariah’s story will be a great encouragement to you. Join us this Sunday as we anticipate the birth of Jesus who can renew our hearts and lives with hope!
Admit My Need
November 27, 2022 • Christine Lippert, Andy Adams • Genesis 3:1–15
We’re so used to making New Years’ resolutions. Let’s start early this year and make some important Christmas resolutions! This Advent you are in for a very special treat as we hear first person accounts behind the Christmas story. On Sunday you will hear a powerful message from Eve about why we need Christmas in the first place. As we anticipate the birth of Jesus who can renew our hearts and lives, our first Christmas resolution must be to admit our need. Join us this Sunday for an important first step on our journey to the manger.