The theme for the Y1 winter retreat was JOY.  During the 3 days at retreat we were able to think and learn together about what joy in the Lord meant.  We learned that sin steals our joy and joy comes when we repent, ultimately when we know that the thing that separates us from God has been bridged/solved by Jesus on the…

The reason for festivities during Christmas is because of the gift of a Savior, the coming of Jesus Christ. So may our motivation for celebration be found in that and not just in the sparkly lights and gifts that are exchanged.  So we thank all those who helped out in last night’s Christmas Fellowship!  Finally, I’d like to ask for 2 prayer…

Several years ago Willow Creek Church caused a stir when they canceled their Sunday service because Christmas fell on a Sunday in 2005 & 2011. They instead offered a Christmas Eve service on Saturday night and said that Christmas Day is a time for family. This year they have done the same thing. Though this may be a megachurch problem that I…

Advent season is upon us. This is the time where we prepare ourselves properly for Christmas as we meditate on God’s word, which explains the significance and wonder of Christ coming as the God/man to redeem a people to himself. May we not get overrun with the gift shopping and gift giving part of this holiday, but remain focused on the Gospel…