This Christmas series, O Come, Let Us Adore Him, looks at prophetic songs of worship and adoration of Christ in the Old Testament, and songs and prayers sung in the wake of the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament.
King Herod’s anger at the wise men led to the slaughter of innocent children in Bethlehem.
By drawing on Jeremiah’s prophecy (Jeremiah 31:10-34), Matthew focuses our gaze on the hope God can bring us, even in the midst of hopeless circumstances. In the same passage in which he speaks of the pain of losing children, Jeremiah also looks forward to a time when God will gather his scattered people—turning their mourning into joy, giving them hope for the future, returning their worship to God, and bringing rest to their weary souls). This will be accomplished through the ministry of God’s Son, who, with his own blood, provides us a new covenant with God. This covenant is not written on stone tablets and kept in an ark like in days past; it is written on the hearts of Jesus’s followers who have received forgiveness for their sin.
It seems like the year has flown by... but, let's take a moment and slow down as we come together for a night of worship. We all know folks far from the Lord - what a great Christmas present it would be if they were to come to know Jesus this Christmas. Most people say they would come to know Jesus if invited by a friend or family member, so why don't your start asking them to join you for the Christmas Eve Night of Worship?
Let's gather and sing out our praise to the God of the universe who is the only One worthy of our praise! Let's take some time to pray together and take communion together. Come out and plan on having an amazing night in the presence of God. Come out on Tuesday, December 24th as we lift our voices in praise for the blessings He has rained down on us!
Keep watching for all of our Christmas activities coming this month!
Parents and Open Road Students - it's time for FLAME ON 2024!
In December, hundreds of teenagers, ages 12-17, will flock together to Iron Mountain in Mena, Arkansas, to ring in the New Year together, complete with a ball drop at midnight. It's time for Flame On 2024 hosted by the Christian Motorcycle Association!
Plan on joining in with hundreds of teenagers, ages 12-17, for Flame ON 2024. Students will arrive from all over the country to Mena, Arkansas at CMA - Iron Mountain Camp & Cabins hosted by the Christian Motorcycle Association. This will be a life-changing experience for the youth as they start a new year seeking God together with others from around the country. This is an action packed conference full of powerful praise and worship, training, loads of crazy fun and fellowship, and most importantly, an atmosphere where teenagers can connect with Christ.
For information on registration, contact Robert Hester (roberthester64@yahoo.com)
Itinerary:
The Open Road Growth Track exists to help you discover and develop your redemptive purpose and live the full life God created for you. The Open Road Growth Track is made up of four steps to guide you through this journey:
Make sure and register here, because Lunch is provided.