Focus: The light of the world has been born! We don't have to walk in darkness anymore. We can follow Jesus who is the light that leads to life. Embrace the light! Isaiah 9:2-7

Focus: God's people were waiting for things to change. They looked forward to a leader who would rescue them from their oppressors and lead them with strength into an era of peace and honor. The realized prophecy was not what they expected. Some would embrace and follow Jesus, and others would reject the change from what they expected. Micah 5:2-5

Focus: Letting go of how the world tells you to think and what to want is part of the transformation that God brings about in your life as He replaces the world's values with His own. It might seem strange to refer to God's Word as something new. And yet, as God transforms the way you think, your life and choices display something new for you that is different from your "old ways". Romans 12:1-2

Focus: Change isn't always easy. Change requires letting go of something. When God says He's going to do something that eclipses something that we've been wanting, it's an invitation to let go of what we've been focused on so we can embrace the new thing. Isaiah 43:14-21

Focus: Troubles and testing that we go through exercise and grow our endurance for the race of life. We can't schedule this exercise like we can schedule time at the gym, but we can consider it an opportunity to grow, and take great joy in that. James 1:2-4, 12-18

Focus: Imagine love without weight, without the burden, without the fear of disappointment. Our hope is in Christ. Our trust is in the Lord. And our love is ever hopeful because God will never let us down. We can love others with a love that doesn't give up, because God doesn't give up. 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

At the Thanksgiving Eve service, people are given the opportunity to publicly share how they have been blessed and give God thanks and praise.

Focus: Obeying the law of Christ means loving even through challenges and continuing to try even when it's difficult. We love because He first loved us. We love with the tenacious, persevering love that comes from God. Galatians 6:1-10

Focus: God promises to strengthen, help, and uphold us. And in Jesus, all promises are confirmed and delivered! Fear melts in the grip of His hand. Even when life shakes us, His steady presence gives us the courage to keep stepping forward in faith. Isaiah 41:1-13