6 While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 Then she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped him tightly in cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. -- Luke 2:6-7 (CSB)
COMING SOON: Watchnight Service
Please join us for a time of worship, testimony, & fellowship with our friends from Back Swamp Community Church beginning at 9:00 pm. All are warmly welcomed. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.
What is a Watchnight service?
Watchnight services tap into the PFWB denomination’s Wesleyan roots. While older examples may be found, John Wesley instituted Watchnight services in 1740 as an opportunity for Christians to gather to honor the faithfulness of God through worship, testimony, & prayer. Sometimes called Covenant Renewal Services, these corporate celebrations offered a time of reflection on the sovereign goodness of God. Indeed, reflecting on God’s merciful providence during the past year instills holy hope for the year to come.
These services are longer than average weekly worship services and are late at night. To that end, we encourage you to not only come, but dress comfortably.
Have questions? Contact us.
Advent Readings (Lk. 2:1-5)
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole empire should be registered.
2 This first registration took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So everyone went to be registered, each to his own town.
4 Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family line of David, 5 to be registered along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was pregnant. -- Luke 2:1-5 (CSB)
NEXT WEEK: Christmas Eve Service
Join us for Christmas Eve Service at 11:00 AM. There will be no Sunday School or Evening Services on Christmas Eve.
Advent Readings (Lk. 1:67-75)
67 Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:
68 Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel,
because he has visited
and provided redemption for his people.
69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us
in the house of his servant David,
70 just as he spoke by the mouth
of his holy prophets in ancient times;
71 salvation from our enemies
and from the hand of those who hate us.
72 He has dealt mercifully with our ancestors
and remembered his holy covenant —
73 the oath that he swore to our father Abraham,
to grant that we,
74 we having been rescued
from the hand of our enemies,
would serve him without fear
75 in holiness and righteousness
in his presence all our days. -- Luke 1:67-75 (CSB)
NEXT WEEK: Christmas Hayride
Join us for a fun night of Christmas caroling, refreshments, and fun. The truck will depart from the church at 6 PM. Questions? Contact us.
TONIGHT: Church Christmas Party
All who have RSVP'd for the Church Christmas Party, we're looking forward to seeing you at 7 PM for fabulous food & fellowship, as we celebrate the joy of the season.
Advent Readings (Lk. 1:50-55)
50 His mercy is from generation to generation
on those who fear him.
51 He has done a mighty deed with his arm;
he has scattered the proud
because of the thoughts of their hearts;
52 he has toppled the mighty from their thrones
and exalted the lowly.
53 He has satisfied the hungry with good things
and sent the rich away empty.
54 He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering his mercy
55 to Abraham and his descendants forever,
just as he spoke to our ancestors. -- Luke 1:50-55 (CSB)
Advent Readings (Lk. 1:46-49)
46 And Mary said:
My soul magnifies the Lord,
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 because he has looked with favor
on the humble condition of his servant.
Surely, from now on all generations
will call me blessed,
49 because the Mighty One
has done great things for me,
and his name is holy. -- Luke 1:46-49 (CSB)
