God’s Kingdom is one of continual growth. The Gospel grows deeply in our hearts and minds and then grows wide through our influence in the places God has planted us.

God’s kingdom is a gathering kingdom. We are gathered to him and to each other. In God’s gathering kingdom, we continue to gather for worship, prayer teaching, encouragement, and service. When we do this, we experience the presence of Jesus in a unique and powerful way.

This Christmas Eve service opens with our kids joyfully telling the story of Christmas, then invites us into Luke 2:8–12, where heaven declares good news for all people. In a world full of uncertainty, we’re reminded we don’t have to be afraid—Jesus has come, and He reigns over our lives.

During Advent we celebrate Jesus as the proof and perfection of God’s love. His love transforms us, secures us, and works on our behalf.

Advent reminds us that we serve a joyful God. Jesus is God’s joyful gift, and our promise of enduring joy. Jesus gives us the Holy Spirit who plants, waters, and grows joy in every season.

Jesus brings transformative and enduring peace to each one of us. It’s an active peace that runs deeper than our circumstances, past our pain, and stands guard over our hearts and minds.

During Advent we are celebrating how Jesus brings us continual experiences of Living Hope, and the promise that one day every hope will be perfect perfectly, and finally fulfilled