God Became Flesh
Isaiah 9:6 & 7
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon[a] his shoulder,
and his name shall be called[b]
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of his government and of peace
there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time forth and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
SERMON NOTES
A great many people are trying to make peace, but that has already been done. God has not left it for us to do; all we have to do – is to enter into it. -DWIGHT L MOODY
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The Prophet Isaiah prophesied that the coming Messiah would be called the “Prince of Peace”. How has Jesus fulfilled this prophecy? How has Jesus brought peace?
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When you begin to lose peace within, what do you do to regain your peace?
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How do we offer peace to a world that is in such chaos?
Scriptures to Consider
- Numbers 6:24-26
- John 14:27, 16:33
- Colossians 3:15
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, December 17
9:30 am Men’s Prayer
9:30 am Women’s Prayertime
TUESDAY, December 18
WEDNESDAY, December 19
9:45 am Keenagers Christmas Party
THURSDAY, December 20
FRIDAY, December 21
SATURDAY , December 22
SUNDAY, December 23
9:15 & 11:15 am Children's Christmas Musical
JOURNEY UPDATES
For those hard to buy for people on your list, consider getting them a BUY-A-BACKPACK ORNAMENT. Each ornament purchase provides $30 towards the backpacks and Christian curriculum for grade four children in Antigua.
Please join us with your children for services on Dec 23 and 30. There will still be programming for nursery and 2 year olds. Full programming will resume Jan 6, 2019.
If you have not returned the gift cards from the Blessing Tree for the pastors, please do so today or tomorrow. The baskets will be given this week.
Safety and Risk Management training is required for ALL volunteers working with children and youth once per year. Please join us for this hour to an hour and a half training on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9:00 am or Sunday, Jan. 13 at 1:00 pm. Please RSVP to Debbie by Jan. 9 so we can adequately prepare for you. Continental breakfast will be served on Saturday and hot dogs will be served on Sunday.
Christmas Eve Services are Dec. 24 at 3:30, 5:00 and 6:30 pm
Keenagers will finish this next Wednesday with the wrap-up of the current Charles Price series along with our Christmas Dinner and Christmas Party. The cost of the meal is $10.00 and optional gift exchange (Fun gift $5.00 - $10.00). We will also have an opportunity for anyone who wishes to give to the Refugee Project. Please register at the Welcome Centre or call Pastor Art.
Your Change Can Make A Change - The refugee cup campaign ends, Sunday, December 16. Please return your cups to the office today or tomorrow.
DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. It’s a place where you can be around people who understand what you are feeling. It’s a place where you can hear valuable information about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce. DivorceCare groups meet on Thursday Evenings January 17- April 18, 2019 from 7 pm - 9 pm, in the Prayer Room. Call Duke at 780-907-1392 or Ceci at 780-977-2225 for more information or to register. Registration Fee $25.
Future Development Update
Future Development Team is going underground!
The Future Development Team is aiming to raise $750,000 – and we need your help!This groundwork will include:
• Storm System install ($100,000)
• Water line ($100,000)
• Sewer line and tie in ($125,000)
• Parking lot ground work and dirt removal ($250,000)
• Foundation ground work ($50,000)
• Power upgrade tie-in ($75,000)
• Telecommunications and internet upgrade ($50,000)
This work is part of the original Phase 1 work and the $750,000 is part of the original $6 million budget.We are looking to raise $750,000 to fully fund this preliminary stage of the project – site service upgrades.
PRAYER
Please pray for:
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Our International Workers: Stephen & Marilyn Rigby, Ray & Cindy Perry, Roy & Joyce Hewko.
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Our Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor Josh Palsky - Pastor of Youth and Young Adults. Josh is married to Beth and they have one child who is 13 months old.
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Our Administrative Team Staff Member: Joyce, is married to Reuben and they have two adult children.
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Our Elders Team Member: Tim Wiebe. Tim is married to Julie. They have 3
Family Matters
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We rejoice with Nicole Merrifield and Simone Merrifield as they have chosen to be baptized today.
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The Kinettes have made over 600 grocery and gift hampers for families in the Spruce Grove Area. We are grateful for donations and wish these families and volunteers a very Merry Christmas.