Christmas Eve Service | Learning Guide

December 24th, 2022

5:00pm I Facebook Live & Zoom

Watch last week's message here

Worship Lyrics

Title

All About Joy!

Text

Matthew 1:18-2:15

Introduction:

“Let’s get back to the real meaning of Christmas!” is the cry. “Jesus is the reason for the season!” is the slogan. So what is the meaning of Christmas? And who is this Jesus that is the center of the season? This Saturday evening, Christmas Eve, we’ll gather up on Mt. Sequoyah to dig into these questions in a way you may have never before considered.

Grace and peace y’all,

John Ray and the teaching team.

Big Idea:

Jesus' advent isn’t just a “religious” thing, but changes everything about everything.

Take Away:

Understanding the full impact of Jesus life, death, resurrection and ascension and how it effects every aspect of our lives and world is an ongoing practice.

How does this fit with Belong, Become, Believe?

At Grace we practice radical hospitality, the invitation to belong, as a response to the welcome we have received from God. This practice is what helps form us more and more into the people we are created to be. This is a living witness to what we believe and helps strengthen and refine our beliefs.

What's Next?

No service on December 25 or January 1. We will be sending out resources for personal devotions during that time

Resources:

• What about that star?

• What about Mary?

• What might this mean for us?

• Honest Advent

• The Advent Project

• Watch for the Light

• Resources from Seminary Now

• Spotify Advent Playlist

Contact Grace Church NWA here