The Advent Series "Good News for a Troubled World" continues this Sunday. 

God became one of us to rescue us from the disaster of our self-rule. The second person of the Trinity, Immanuel, was born of a virgin. He chose His Name- Jesus- "for He would save His people from their sins" in order to reconcile us to God and give us peace (Shalom).

He who reconciled us by His death, also saves us by His life (Romans 5:10). We not only have peace derived from what Jesus did for us, but from Who Jesus IS in us!  He gives us the gift of the Holy Spirit! His presence, His life, His love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,faithfulness, gentleness, self-control can dominate our thoughts and actions. He is our peace!

He has the power to deliver us from guilt, fear and all forms of anxiety. He promises His presence to ward off all worry. But our experience of His indwelling peace is not automatic.

We must learn to choose love, choose joy, and choose thoughts and actions that lead to peace of mind and heart.

We encourage you to put into practice the right responses to the challenges and uncertainties you may be facing. You do not need to face them alone. The Prince of Peace is here! Let Him guard your heart and mind!

Philippians 4:6-9  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
 

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.

We are looking forward to our annual New Life Thanksgiving Dinner which will take place at the new Concord-Carlisle High School cafeteria on Sunday November 15th after the worship service (1 PM to 3 PM). We hope people will come in the spirit of thanksgiving, contributing to our feast not only with food items, but testimonies of gratitude for what Christ has done in your lives. We have invited friends and neighbors as well as members of our church family to "behold the beauty of the Lord" as His Life is expressed in the community of the redeemed.

Be sure to sign up on Sunday, or reply to emails so we coordinate a generous supply from the Lord's bounty!

Hope to see you there!

.Psalm 34:3  " O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together."

We are setting up an internet hub as a means of coordinating teams and plans to serve the Lord with gladness!

As those who have come alive to God we are experiencing His presence and are joyfully participating in His purpose of making much of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior!

Psalm 110:3 Your people will volunteer freely in the day of Your power; In holy array, from the womb of the dawn, Your youth are to You as the dew.

Let's use this internet hub as a place to strategically offer our gifts in the service of our King!

Pastor David