He was Pierced for Our Trangressions

“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.” - Isaiah 53:3-7

During the CHRISTmas season it's easy to get "wrapped" up in all the activities and at times to think about the baby born in the manager. But...as exciting as that is - we need to remember that as a man He would be rejected and bruised for OUR sake - that's the real message of this CHRISTmas season.

Jesus Christ came to earth, born of a virgin, fully man and yet, fully God to show us the Father and to take our sins upon himself - to DIE for us, for me, for you.

Remember during this time of gift giving that God, our Father, gave the Ultimate Gift in His only Son!

Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). Here they crucified him, and with him two others--one on each side and Jesus in the middle.- John 19:16-18

Make today the day you start believing in the "Miracle of CHRISTmas!" Join us this month in our special services -

Dec 10th / 11th - Choir Christmas Programs - Sat PM - Sun AM

The Christmas program with choir and orchestra is presented by the adult and teen worship departments during the Saturday evening (6 pm) and two Sunday morning services (8:30 & 11:00 am).

Dec 17th / 18th - Kids First Christmas Musicals - Sat PM - Sun AM
The elementary children present their Christmas program in all three weekend services, Saturday (6pm) and Sunday (8:30 & 11:00 am).

Dec 18th - Carol Sing & Fellowship - Sun PM
Ensemble music starting at 5:30 PM, Featuring the Southwest Community Concert Band & special guests. Includes traditional selections and sing-along moments. Refreshments to follow. Food Pantry donations accepted.

Dec 24th - Christmas Eve Services - 3:00 & 5:00 pm

Come celebrate His presence with us through music, scripture, prayer and family communion. Services are held at 3:00 & 5:00 pm.

Dec 25th - Christmas Day Worship

The community will gather for one worship service at 11:00 am to exclaim, “Christ is with us. Joy to the world!” Childcare up through age 5 is available.

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