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.