Reflect
Today we will celebrate Christmas in our services with the songs of our children and our Adult Choir. We will also light the candle of Joy and Pastor Lyle will bring a devotional focusing our thoughts on the joy that Jesus offers.
Apply
In what ways did the coming of Christ bring joy?
Why was Paul able to pray with joy?
After listening to this morning’s message, how do you believe God is asking you to respond?
Ask God to work in the hearts of all who will be attending our services today, especially those guests who are coming for the Christmas program.
Pray
Pray for all who will be involved in our services today.
Pray that God would effectively be at work in our church and in all His churches throughout our city today.
Pray for our Children’s Ministry Director, Jerilyn Bayer and her interns: Bailey Garbutt, Joel Faszer, Amanda Donst, Sunita Faszer, Kesia Silva, Kiersten Moline, Blythe Knapczyk, and Katia Huellstrung.