From Elder Lisa’s heart... Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus! Thanksgiving has come and gone, and my hope is that your table was filled with your favorite Thanksgiving dishes, as you celebrated the goodness of the Lord and the abundance of His blessings in your lives; but don’t stop celebrating now! Because this month we celebrate Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus!
Christmas is much more than a festive holiday marked by decorations, gifts, and gatherings. At its heart, Christmas is a time to remember and rejoice in the miraculous birth of Jesus, the Holy Lamb of God, who came into the world as a sign of God’s unfailing love for us. We celebrate this sacred event because it marks the moment when hope, peace, and salvation were made available to all humanity. Through Jesus’ birth, God fulfilled His promise to send a Savior, offering us the greatest gift of all—eternal life. This month, let us reflect on the meaning of Christmas, open our hearts in gratitude, share love with those around us, and remember the true reason for the season: the birth of Christ, our Redeemer and King.
Last month, the Lord reminded us of the promise He made to us in Hebrews 8:3-6 (NIV). With emphasis on verse 6, we were reminded that the new covenant, established by the earthly ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus, includes better promises than the original covenant with Moses. Our message on Sunday morning, November 16, titled “I Am on the Road to Better!” challenged us to “get off autopilot,” thinking that we are traveling the same old road, with the same scenery, etc., but rather recognize the extraordinary road we are on now and being grateful that each day is a new day because of Jesus! Faith leads us to a feeling of expectancy leading us to victories, not coasting but actively engaged in seeking THE BETTER.
No matter what it may look like, or how familiar things may appear to be, know that you have not seen it all! Keep the word of God in your heart and on your lips. Keep the revelation! Keep the hope! Stay grateful and draw nearer to God: His protection, His mercy, His word, and His sacrifice. God has a CLAIM on you!! Your better is coming!
On the fifth Sunday, November 30, the Lord led us to continue in the series, “On the Road To Better!” because we are! It is a promise from God to all of us—His chosen ones. We are in the season of Advent. Advent is a special season of anticipation and preparation leading up to Christmas. During these weeks, Christians reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love that Christ’s coming brings into the world. Advent invites us to prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ birth, reminding us to wait expectantly for God’s promises to be fulfilled... Jesus is soon to return.
This holy season, let us remain focused on Jesus and reflect on the following:
* Jesus loves us. Let’s talk more about JESUS this season.
* This is Jesus’ season, not Santa’s.
* Jesus completely saves!
* Jesus’ priesthood is unending.
* Jesus took an oath to intercede for us. He took on all our sins on the cross and threw them into the “sea of forgetfulness.” Micah 7:19
* Jesus is still praying for us.
* Jesus did for us what we could not do for ourselves.
* Jesus paid the price for all of us (the chosen ones) to have a better life!
This season may you be reminded of the MIRACLES of GOD! Give thanks for unknown blessings already on the way! Life is getting BETTER!! Amen.
Happy Birthday blessings to those born in December
Sis Roxie Thomas 5
Elder Lisa, December 7
Bro Howard Greenlee—19
Sis Marnessa Jones—30
Sis Yvonne Jackson—31
Christmas is much more than a festive holiday marked by decorations, gifts, and gatherings. At its heart, Christmas is a time to remember and rejoice in the miraculous birth of Jesus, the Holy Lamb of God, who came into the world as a sign of God’s unfailing love for us. We celebrate this sacred event because it marks the moment when hope, peace, and salvation were made available to all humanity. Through Jesus’ birth, God fulfilled His promise to send a Savior, offering us the greatest gift of all—eternal life. This month, let us reflect on the meaning of Christmas, open our hearts in gratitude, share love with those around us, and remember the true reason for the season: the birth of Christ, our Redeemer and King.
Last month, the Lord reminded us of the promise He made to us in Hebrews 8:3-6 (NIV). With emphasis on verse 6, we were reminded that the new covenant, established by the earthly ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus, includes better promises than the original covenant with Moses. Our message on Sunday morning, November 16, titled “I Am on the Road to Better!” challenged us to “get off autopilot,” thinking that we are traveling the same old road, with the same scenery, etc., but rather recognize the extraordinary road we are on now and being grateful that each day is a new day because of Jesus! Faith leads us to a feeling of expectancy leading us to victories, not coasting but actively engaged in seeking THE BETTER.
No matter what it may look like, or how familiar things may appear to be, know that you have not seen it all! Keep the word of God in your heart and on your lips. Keep the revelation! Keep the hope! Stay grateful and draw nearer to God: His protection, His mercy, His word, and His sacrifice. God has a CLAIM on you!! Your better is coming!
On the fifth Sunday, November 30, the Lord led us to continue in the series, “On the Road To Better!” because we are! It is a promise from God to all of us—His chosen ones. We are in the season of Advent. Advent is a special season of anticipation and preparation leading up to Christmas. During these weeks, Christians reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love that Christ’s coming brings into the world. Advent invites us to prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ birth, reminding us to wait expectantly for God’s promises to be fulfilled... Jesus is soon to return.
This holy season, let us remain focused on Jesus and reflect on the following:
* Jesus loves us. Let’s talk more about JESUS this season.
* This is Jesus’ season, not Santa’s.
* Jesus completely saves!
* Jesus’ priesthood is unending.
* Jesus took an oath to intercede for us. He took on all our sins on the cross and threw them into the “sea of forgetfulness.” Micah 7:19
* Jesus is still praying for us.
* Jesus did for us what we could not do for ourselves.
* Jesus paid the price for all of us (the chosen ones) to have a better life!
This season may you be reminded of the MIRACLES of GOD! Give thanks for unknown blessings already on the way! Life is getting BETTER!! Amen.
Happy Birthday blessings to those born in December
Sis Roxie Thomas 5
Elder Lisa, December 7
Bro Howard Greenlee—19
Sis Marnessa Jones—30
Sis Yvonne Jackson—31
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