“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
John 1.5
 
God created the sun and the moon, all the stars and planets, and as a result, even at night there is a light that shines. That’s because the sun is always shing, and at night, in the darkness of the sky, the moon, planets and stars all reflect the sun. It was a star that led the Wisemen to baby Jesus.  
Dear Grace of Christ Family,

“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) 
Dear Grace of Christ Family,

The pandemic may have messed up your Thanksgiving plans. It may attempt to disrupt your Christmas plans. However, nothing and nobody can take away the joy of Christmas, which is found in Christ, and Christ alone. As Nehemiah proclaimed, “this day is holy”. He may not be talking about Christmas, but as we know, every day is a holy day, holy devoted to God. Worship is not on any given day or in any given place, but is a matter of our heart, soul, mind and body giving glory and honor to God in all things. “The joy of the Lord is your strength” each and every day. We have strength enough for each day as we look to the Lord and shout out to the heavens: “This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it.”
  1. You are invited to join us, with prior reservation, at church as we return to worship in the Sanctuary (and chapel, if needed). 
  2. If you would like to join us at church, but are hesitant about worshipping inside, you are welcome to join us in the parking lot and listen to the service on your FM radio tuned to 105.1 - reservations not required.
  3. If you feel more comfortable worshipping at home, the services will be streamed live to our Website, Facebook & YouTube. 
Advent Devotional
by Grace of Christ Staff & Families
Week 4: December 20 - 27


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