December 15, 2024
““The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 “To you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ, The Lord.””
Dear Friends of the Savior, Jesus Christ;
As we celebrate Christmas 2024, I give thanks our faithful God continues to break forth with joy to the world, just as clearly now as when God’s grace came down that first `silent night!' Our theme, blesses us during Advent, through the twelve days of Christmas, to believe “Heaven And Nature Sing,” in this grace and truth: The Word became flesh, is alive among us; for our Savior is, Christ, The Lord!
In our waiting for Christ's promised return, God gives us the gift of faith to believe `heaven and nature sing, preparing room in every heart, far as the curse is found, repeating the sounding joy, of The One who rules the world, gracing us with wonders of His love, thanks to God’s joy to the world!’
Christmas is God coming to us, heaven and nature singing as one! Emmanuel, God is with us! The One who comes to a lonely stable is among us in our loneliness. The One who sent the shepherds angels, is among us sending angels to quiet and surround us when we are afraid. The One who sent a star to the wise men is among us as we follow our Light in every darkness!
Here are just a few ways heaven and nature continue to sing with Emmanuel in our midst:
Toy Donation efforts supporting “Toys for Town,” & “Toys For Families Of Veterans,”
The Presenting Of The Greens, Veterans’ Dinner, Life Nite at HyVee,
Our Children’s Christmas Program: “The Little Shepherd,”
Decorating, all The Sounds Of The Season, Prayer Shawl Ministry,
AV Ministry, Live-Streaming Ministry, Advent Devotions,
all who volunteer on every level, and each of you, all who share the
priceless gifts of friendship and community in Jesus Christ, the Lord of all life!
Join us as heaven and nature sing, for Emmanuel is with us and continues to break forth:
Festive Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship, Tuesday, December 24, 4 p.m.
Carols, Children’s Message, Communion, Candlelight, and “One Solitary Life”
Festive Worship, The First Sunday After Christmas, December 29, 9:30 a.m.
This service includes a blessing on God’s beloved as a new year begins!
Festive Worship, The Second Sunday After Christmas, January 5, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, January 5, 9:30 a.m., Faith Quest, Sunday School resumes!
All services in person, and on YouTube! We hope you join us!
I hope you, your family, and friends will join us for Christmas Eve Worship! God “became flesh to live among us,” so `come with all the faithful,’ and `go tell it on the mountain’ announcing `joy to the world!’ For those not able to join us, a blessed Emmanuel, a holy Christmas, to you and your loved ones!
Thanks be to God, God blesses me, our ministry, the Kingdom, as we make God and our neighbors first! I personally thank you; you are each a gift of God’s grace; you touch my life. In this season of giving, I thank you for your faithful generosity. Remember, you can give online: www.lordoflifemn.org
`Come and adore Him,’ for `The kingdom of God is near.’ `A Child is born!’ `With God all things are possible!' `Peace on earth. Good will to all!’ `Behold! Your God has come to you!’ God’s perfect gift has come to you; his name is Jesus! Heaven and nature sing! A blessed Christmas and New Year to all!
Pastor Jamie