Scripture"10 But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.'” - Luke 2:10-12ReflectionIn March of 2023, I was blessed to be part of my son’s birth at...  Read More

Scripture"4 Since Joseph belonged to David’s house and family line, he went up from the city of Nazareth in Galilee to David’s city, called Bethlehem, in Judea. 5 He went to be enrolled together with Mary, who was promised to him in marriage and who was pregnant. 6 While they were there, the time came for Mary to have her baby. 7 She gave birth to her firstborn child, a son, wrapped him snugly, an...  Read More

Scripture"57 When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a boy. 58 Her neighbors and relatives celebrated with her because they had heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy. 59 On the eighth day, it came time to circumcise the child. They wanted to name him Zechariah because that was his father’s name. 60 But his mother replied, 'No, his name will be John.'61 They sa...  Read More

Scripture"46 Mary said,'With all my heart I glorify the Lord!47 In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior.48 He has looked with favor on the low status of his servant.    Look! From now on, everyone will consider me highly favored49 because the mighty one has done great things for me.Holy is his name.50 He shows mercy to everyone,        from one generation to the next,        who honor...  Read More

CoreGroup Guide | Simply Christmas - Week 4Guide written by Denee Bowers and Jenny HuffmanWelcomeWe are almost there, Christmas is nearly here (peep that Christmas Eve worship schedule if you haven’t already). It can be both an exciting and overwhelming time. So, it is fitting that this week we are focusing on grace. The grace God extends to us and the grace we can share with others. Opening Praye...  Read More

Scripture"39 Mary got up and hurried to a city in the Judean highlands. 40 She entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 With a loud voice she blurted out, 'God has blessed you above all women, and he has blessed the child you carry. 43 Why do I have this honor, that the m...  Read More