Message:
Matthew 2:1-12 “The Glory of Christmas: The Wisemen”
This
week we’ll watch as Tony, one of the wisemen in our play, sets himself aside to
remember that it is Christ who is the center of the Christmas Story. In the
same way, we remember that we are not the center of God’s Story, but Jesus is,
and our attention and devotion turn toward him!
Message: Luke 2:8-15 “The Shepherd”
The
announcement of the Good News that a Savior has been born was first proclaimed
by Angels to shepherds tending flocks in a field. Shepherds were considered
lowly compared to others. That God chose to reveal this Good News to them first
was to demonstrate that this was Good News for all people. The Gospel and New
Testament letters show how this message began with a few, but was always
intended to be carried to the whole world. We have been entrusted with carrying
this Good News forward to all who need it in our own day and age.
Message:
Matthew 1:18-25 “Joseph”
It is a recurring theme in the Bible that God chooses the most unlikely people to play the most significant roles in HisStory. Joseph is no exception. We’ll see how Joseph had to work through his fairs and second thoughts about his own role in God’s story. Then we’ll move toward a better understanding of how God has uniquely shaped us to do what only we can do as we take our place in HisStory.
