We are making a fierce commitment in 2020 to those things which remain - faith, hope and love. Time is given in this message to prayerfully consider what new things God is calling you to this year. Thank you to leadstoriesmedia.com for the Hello/Goodbye resource. (Grab yours here: https://www.leadstoriesmedia.com/resources/hello-goodbye-2019-2020)

This is the hope of Christmas. The true light that gives light to every one was coming into the world.

Jesus promised - and the angels proclaimed - that he will come back. Even if we don't understand what all this means, let’s start with believing what the angel said: THIS SAME JESUS will return!

Jesus offers a new narrative, a chance to get up and go see this wondrous thing that God has told us about. And once we have our story interrupted with the Good News, we are empowered and sent to share it with everyone else.

Perhaps the phrase most used by angels in the Bible is what we will look at today - DO NOT BE AFRAID.

As we observe Advent, our reflection on the birth of Jesus, the incarnation, is going to center on “Things Angels Say”. We are going to be listening to hear timeless truths that impact our lives, our relationship with God and with each other.

This parable is full of hope - the Word is available and we have the opportunity to choose what kind of hearer we will be.

Jesus responds to the question, "What should I do?" with - "What kind of person are you?" Answer Jesus' call to be the neighbor he has called us to be.

A deeper look at our approach to the Lord's Table, gaining understanding and overcoming divisions.

Today, we are looking at a well-known chapter from the prophet Ezekiel, and our theme is HOPE. Hope is one of the most needed gifts of God in our world today.