Merry Christmas
Christmas comes with so much pomp and circumstance. From the decorated homes to all the gatherings, there is so much extra at Christmas. But where Christmas really shines is in the quiet of the ordinary.
QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK: Missio Dei: The Great Sending - Ordinary Christmas
Can you think of a time in your life that felt ordinary, but something good came out of it?
Read Luke chapters 1 & 2. What do you believe that you, as an ordinary-but-God-gifted person, can do to fulfill what God has sent you to accomplish?
Both John’s birth and Jesus’ birth were miraculous events. What miracle has God performed in your life that convinces you of his love and that gives you the courage to be His representative?
This story focuses on the very young (Mary and two babies) and the very old (Zechariah, Elizabeth, Simeon, and Anna). What role does your age play in fulfilling God’s calling in your life?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Our Almighty God is the most awesome being in the universe.
The name of God deserves respect and reverence.
The Sabbath was given as a gift – a day of rest, worship and re-creation.
We are to use it to hear God’s Word, celebrate God’s goodness and be restored for the week ahead.
Availability Is what we are talking about this week.
In your relationships with one another, have the same attitude as Christ Jesus, who was God but did not strive to hold onto that divine reality to give himself notoriety. Rather, He stopped and made himself available to serve.
Board games, laughter, and cookies? Ditch the screens and join us for a family game night packed with fun and delicious snacks! Unplug and reconnect - game night awaits!
When Jesus saw those who were like sheep without a shepherd. He had compassion on them -- but not just compassion; He also took action.