[Sunday] Following Light - The Book of Advents

The Magi followed God’s light of a star. Wait, those foreigners were following God’s light? Surely God’s people will follow the light rather than going back to darkness.

Questions for this week.

1. In your own words, before rereading in the Bible, tell the story of the wise men.

2. Read Matthew 2:1-12.  Now retell the story of the Magi.   

3. How does Herod and all Jerusalem respond to the news that the Magi bring? 

4.  Why do you think they respond that way?

5. Read Isaiah 60:1-6.  How can we follow the light of Jesus, as he brings the nations and Magi of the world to him?

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] Simeon - The Book of Advents

Simeon waited his entire life to see the Christ. 

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] Prince of Peace Christmas - The Book of Advents

Joseph is a righteous man, yet he is having to deal with the surprise pregnancy of his bride to be. But here we see the Prince of Peace Shining though Joseph.

Questions for this week.

1.  When you think someone has sinned grievously against you, how do you respond?

2. Read Matthew 1:18-25.  Based on Mary being pregnant, what would Joseph have logically thought happened?  

3. How does Joseph respond to this?  How is that just or righteous? 

4. How does this foreshadow Jesus and his righteousness?

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Christmas Eve- Advent of Emmanuel

Christmas Eve 4pm Service

7PM Service, Starts where the two different services differ.

Throughout history God has come to be with us, which culminates with Jesus at Christmas.

Christmas Eve 4PM and 7PM

Countdown to Christmas Eve at 4 PM

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] The Promised Christmas - The Book of Advents

Joshua stands on the edge staring into the land filled with such promises for a perfect future. But what if you get your dream and desire and just shoot your eye out?  Perhaps, then it will be a beautiful Christmas

Countdown to Christmas Eve at 4 PM

Questions for this week.

1. What is the greatest gift you ever dreamed of receiving at Christmas?

2. Read Joshua 1:1-9.  What is going wrong for Joshua at this time?   

3. What do you think he was thinking as he looked into the promised land?  What was he hoping for?

4. What does God promise He will do for Joshua? How do we see Jesus in this promise? 

5. How has God brought beauty in the imperfections in your life?

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Wednesday] Advent at Grace 3

Pot Luck Dinner 5:30PM

• December 14th - Popular Christmas Carols and your Favorite Christmas Stories.

Wear your Christmas Sweaters!

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] Christmas Cheer for All to Hear - The Book of Advents

Jesus saw him not in the grandness of his spirituality but in the shade of a tree,  and God saw Jacob not in his pursuit of grandness but in the lowness of a stone pillow. The advent of God comes not in the grand things but in the shady stones.

Countdown to Christmas Eve at 4 PM

Questions for this week.

1. Describe a life changing event you’ve been through?

2. Read Exodus 3:1-14.  How does Moses’ life change as God comes to him in the burning bush?

3. Read Matthew 1:18-25.  How does Joseph's life story change when the angel appears to him?

4. Think about how Jesus comes for you.  What does he do to change the story of your life?

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Wednesday] Advent at Grace 2

Pot Luck Dinner 5:30PM

• December 7th - Coli Leads discussion of the Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

• December 14th - Popular Christmas Carols and your Favorite Christmas Stories.

Wear your Christmas Sweaters!

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] A Shady Stone - The Book of Advents

Jesus saw him not in the grandness of his spirituality but in the shade of a tree,  and God saw Jacob not in his pursuit of grandness but in the lowness of a stone pillow. The advent of God comes not in the grand things but in the shady stones.

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Wednesday] Advent at Grace 1

Pot Luck Dinner 5:30PM

• November 30th - Sacred Carols and Stories of International Haliday Foods.

• December 7th - Coli Leads discussion of the Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

• December 14th - Popular Christmas Carols and your Favorite Christmas Stories.

Wear your Christmas Sweaters!

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] Promises, Troubles, and Automobiles - The Book of Advents

Jesus, who called his disciples, now sends them on their first mission trip, to tell that the kingdom of God is at hand. Is that threatening language from Jesus a clue that we better shape up, or is it a promise of hope for all those who feel like a sheep without a shepherd?

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

The Book of Advents (Teaching Series)

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Abraham just received the best promise from God - it’s like he can do no wrong. However, his life still falls into struggle and troubles, and when he and the promise, Isaac, climb the Lord’s mountain. Abraham truly sees the advent of God for himself.

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Reading Plan
Read around the readings for Sunday

• 11/27/22

  • Genesis 18:1-15
    Romans 4:18-21
    John 8:48–58

• 12/4/22

  • Genesis 28:10-17
    1 Peter 3:15-22
    John 1:43-51

• 12/11/22

  • Exodus 3:1-15
    Hebrews 3:1-6
    John 6:32-40

• 12/18/22

  • Joshua 1:1-6
    1 Peter 1:3-9
    Matthew 24:36-44

• 12/25/22

  • Isaiah 52:7-10
    Titus 2:11-15
    Matthew 1:18-25

• 1/1/22

  • Isaiah 63:7-14
    Galatians 4:4-7
    Matthew 2:13-23

• 1/8/22

  • Isaiah 60:1-6
    Ephesians 3:1-12
    Matthew 2:1-12