Dec 20 - JOY for the Holidays

“Then he said to them, ‘Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the Joy of the Lord is your strength.’ So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, ‘Be quiet, for this day is holy; do not be grieved.’” (Nehemiah 8.10-11)

This Sunday is the 4th Sunday of Advent. We light the Joy candle. As you join us for worship this Sunday, whether in person or online, let us join our hearts and spirits together, as we:

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! (Psalm 100.4)