FAST 2012, January 1-21

The Sanctuary begins its annual fast today after lunch.  The type of fast is up to you but we encourage you to participate in some way.  Strictly speaking, fasting is abstaining from food.  Many of us will drink only water for the first three days and then we will transition into what is called the Daniel Fast or Daniel Diet for the remainder of the 21 days.

Fasting has numerous benefits both spiritually and physically.  Obviously, if you have health concerns, you should consult with a doctor before fasting.  But for most of us fasting is actually healthy if done properly.

Far more important is the spiritual benefits.  Life is more than food, Luke 12:23.  Fasting and prayer brings focus and priority to the real issues of life like little else can.  Do you need a breakthrough?  Are there lifestyle changes you need to make?  Are you grappling with sinful behavior and temptation?  Are there some things you need to change?  Initiating a fast is a wonderful way to bring about change in your life.  Fasting, when coupled with prayer, changes your life.  It helps you see things from God's perspective.  Join us for this year's fasting and prayer initiative.

I'll post additional details on the sermon notes tab with links that will be there for the duration of our church's fast.

Game Night, December 31st, 8:00 - 12:01 am

Bring a finger food and games and let's bring in the new year together!

11:00am Christmas Day Communion Service - 2011

Opening Hymn: 

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear


The Christmas story: How Jesus came into our world.

Matt. 1:18-23; Luke 1:26-33; John 1:1-5

Joy to the World

The Christ story: Why Jesus came into our world.

John 1:1-10; Isaiah 53:1-10

O Come All Ye Faithful

The Communion: Celebrating Jesus in our lives.

Luke 23:32-49; Hebrews 9:11-14

The Commission: Carrying Jesus into our world.

Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:4-5, 8-11

SOLO:  O Holy Night
CONGREGATION:  Silent Night

Closing Prayer

DECEMBER!!

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This Sunday, December 11... The Mouse's Tale

You are invited to the Children's Christmas program this Sunday at The Sanctuary.  It is entitled A Mouse's Tale.  The service begins at 10:30.  Our children (and adults) have worked very hard.  We know you'll be touched and we'd love to see you there!

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Thanksgiving Dinner at the Church This Sunday

This Sunday after service, we'll be enjoying a meal together to celebrate God's providence for this year.  We are thankful for all He has done!  Psalm 85:1-3

Everybody's a Kid Sunday!!

This Sunday, November 13, 2011, Karla Newport's puppet ministry will be ministering to our children and our big kids too!  Come expecting something special as we reach out to our kids.  See you at The Sanctuary at 10:30 am!