We wish all a Happy Thanksgiving!

The four weeks before Christmas are celebrated by many Christians as the season of Advent. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to invite our family and friends to consider the meaning and purpose of Christ's coming.

OUR THEME: THE PROMISE, THE POWER and PRESENCE OF PEACE

The gospel is good news for a troubled world. It is good news for troubled hearts.

Why did Jesus Christ come? He had a pre-ordained purpose. He came to die to rescue us from the power and penalty of sin. But the gospel does not stop there. He came that we might have life. He died that we might live with a new kind of life--- His life-- A life in the Spirit. And that life is characterized by peace.

The fourth chapter of Philippians gives us a road map to prevent us from straying from the path of peace. We are given instructions as to how we can consistently experience the power and presence of peace.

This would be a great time to invite others to receive the greatest Christmas gift of all!

CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE UMBRELLA

We look forward to a family friendly one hour Christmas Eve service at the Umbrella at 40 Stow Street at  6 PM. As you are making your holiday plans, don't forget to invite family and friends to explore the meaning of Christ's coming on this special occasion.  May the revelation of the Christ of Christmas anchor your holiday in the truth of God's love.