Aim- To be good stewards in Christ of life and death -earth and heaven---Key Verses-vv. 23-24- -I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.- -ESV-

Aim- To be Faithful to God in Christ-as His redeemed people--Key Verse-v. 3- -Then this Daniel became distinguished above all the other high officials and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him. And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.- -ESV-

Aim- To both Love and Fear The God of Glory-in our Lord Jesus Christ-Key Verse-v. 28- -PERES, your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians.- -ESV-

Aim- To be Humble and Loving Listeners -to Jesus--Key Phrase-v. 23c- - . . . but the God in whose hand is your breath, and whose are all your ways, you have not honored.- -ESV-

Aim- To Love Christ -The Foundation--By Beautifying His Church-Key Verse-v. 11- -For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.- -ESV-

Aim- To Realize the Serious and Exciting Nature of our Life in Christ--Key Phrase-v. 21c- - . . . until he -Nebuchadnezzar- knew that the Most High God rules the kingdom of mankind and sets over it whom he will.- -ESV-

Aim- To be Humble, God-Loving Christian churchmen--Key Verse-v. 17- -Then Daniel answered and said before the king, 'Let your gifts be for your-self, and give your rewards to another. Nevertheless, I will read the writing to the king and make known to him the interpretation.' - -ESV-

Aim- To remain Faithful to Christ-Not Straying from Him--Key Verses-vv. 19-20a- -The LORD has said to you, O remnant of Judah, 'Do not go to Egypt.' Know for a certainty that I have warned you this day that you have gone astray at the cost of your lives.- -ESV-

Christmas Eve Service

Aim- To Present The Christ of The Gospel-at a moment's notice-Key Phrase-v. 11a- -There is a man in your kingdom in whom is the spirit of the holy gods. . . . - -ESV-