ORDER OF SERVICE

The Wonder of Christmas

The wonder of Christmas pulls you in and makes you look twice. You see a God who steps toward you, a love that does more than watch from a distance, and a Savior who enters a real world with real problems to bring real hope. This series invites you to slow down and notice what God is doing. You get to hear the story again with fresh eyes, ask what it means for God to come close, and see how this changes your life today. What if Christmas is bigger than memories, traditions, or noise? What if the wonder is that God chooses to be with you? Come ready to explore and come ready to be surprised.

The Wonder of Peace

You carry worries that unsettle your heart and pull your mind in every direction. Christmas speaks into that unrest with a peace you cannot manufacture. God steps into the world with a presence strong enough to steady you even when life feels uncertain. Peace becomes more than the absence of trouble. It becomes a person who meets you, calms you, and leads you forward.

Bible Verses

Numbers 6:24-26 - Isaiah 9:6 - Luke 1:26-38 - John 14:27

Action Items:

Stay Connected

Set aside one intentional moment each day to sit with God’s word and let it steady your heart. Read through Luke 1:26-38. Ask yourself: What part of your life needs God’s presence more than your control?

Live Productive

Choose one act of obedience this week even if the outcome is unclear. Ask yourself

What simple step can you take that says Lord, I trust You with this?

Move Closer to Real Shalom

Release one thing you’ve been trying to control and hand it back to God in prayer. Ask yourself: What do you need to release so God can settle your heart?

 Modern Service

WELCOME

Advent Reading and Lighting of Candles Bart & Remi Anders

*SONG Angels (Glory to God)

*SONG          O Come All Ye Faithful

GENEROSITY          Pastor Suzanne Epperly  

MESSAGE      The Wonder of Christmas: Peace Pastor Steven Mitchell                           

COMMUNION Everyone is invited to take communion, including children. We view communion as a holy place to encounter God’s grace.

COMMUNION SONG O Come, O Come Emmanuel

*SONG        Joy to The World (Unspeakable Joy)

*BENEDICTION