This year, we've focused as a church on recognizing Jesus as king over all creation and bringing that truth to life in all aspects of our lives. The story of Jesus starts and "ends" with the term "king" in the New Testament: from the angels' proclamation that a king had been born to the sign above Jesus' head on the cross that read, "King of the Jews." As we near the end of the year this week, Pastor Joe reminds us once more of the importance of recognizing God as king in our lives, surrendering our lives to the king and allowing ourselves to be saved from our sin - and ourselves - by trusting him.