Church Family,

During this Advent season, we reflected on the first coming of Christ when He took flesh, but let us not soon forget that His first appearing creates a longing for His second appearing (Titus 2:11-15).  This past Sunday, we were encouraged from Scripture to rest not only in the finished work of Christ accomplished in His first appearing but also in His second appearing when He comes in glory!  Holiness and hope are intrinsically linked to Christ’s return.  In 2021, we must be a people who rest in Christ for our holiness and our unshakable hope.  Join with me in praying that God would take the next 12 months and form us into a people who pursue Him with passion and who have a joyous hope rooted in Christ.

Let us not grow weary in doing good” (Gal 6:9).

 

Desert Kids

This is just a reminder that we will not have Desert Kids this coming Sunday.  We feel it is best to let the holidays settle down, and it gives us some time to finalize plans for the upcoming year.  Parents, thanks for your patience and continued support during this time.

Bible Reading

The beginning of a new year is always a perfect opportunity to set a goal of reading through the entire bible in the coming year.  This is a worthy endeavor and has a way of helping you understand the Bible’s grand story with better clarity.  There are many options for different plans to tackle this goal.  Here is a list for you to look through to find one that fits your personality and reading habits.  Bible reading is the primary means for God’s people to grow, so let’s dive in during 2021 and see what the Lord can do through His Word (Psalms 19:7-11).

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Bryan