Remember: He WANTS your fellowship, and He has done everything possible to make it a reality. He has forgiven your sins, at the cost of His own dear Son. He has given you His Word, and the priceless privilege of prayer and worship. - Billy Graham
And Jesus answered him, “It is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’” – Luke 4: 8-9
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From the Pastor
“Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad. Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually.”
Psalm 105:1-4
Nothing is quite like the smell of Christmas cookies. It can fill the heart with joy and the memory with thoughts of family, friends, good times, and gifts given. The moment you smell them, an announcement is made. The ordinary is no longer ordinary. No longer are we left to simply make it through the days before us. No, a new season has come, light has come, and joy fills the air. With the aroma of Christmas cookies, comes the singing of the carols of the season, which announce to us that freedom, peace, and joy have come to us in Jesus.
This month we celebrate the greatest gift given. The greatest of gifts we ever could receive, have received, and will receive. The cry of the baby Jesus in the manger is the answer of God to the cry of each and every human heart. Lean in close, look into the face of the One who is given unto us, and listen intently. His cry declares salvation for each of us forever!
“I bring good news…for all the people.” Luke 2:10
Let me invite you this month to come and rest in the presence of Jesus, much like the shepherds did when they arrived. Sing with loud voices the songs of the season, and present your heart as a gift, afresh, to the King born unto us. Stay at the manger for a while. Fight the urge to rush away. Receive the goodness, the Glory, and the faithfulness of God. Receive Jesus and worship Him. In His presence each of us will find peace everlasting, joy unending, rest unshakable and love unfailing. May we, truly, enjoy the Gift of the Christmas season as the people of God both in our individual hearts and as the church of the One born unto us, Jesus!
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Pastor Tim
December 2025
