As we enter this Christmas season, we remember that the story of Jesus’s birth is not just a moment in time—it’s the breakthrough of God’s rescue plan that began before creation, unfolded across generations, and reached its victory at the cross. Bethlehem is the beginning of the finale…the moment when the eternal steps into the ordinary and God draws near to bring us home.

In addition to our Sunday Morning journey, I want to invite you to a powerful moment in the heart of this season:

On December 5th at 7 PM, we’re gathering for a special Night of Worship during our Christmas series, The Way to Bethlehem.

This will be an evening to slow down, lift our eyes to Jesus, and worship the Savior who stepped into our world with hope, peace, and light. It will set the tone for all God is going to do in our homes and in our church.

Each Sunday till the end of the year, we’ll walk one step further along the road God has been paving since the garden. Through Scripture, through story, and through faith, we’ll see how every promise, every thread, every shadow points us to the Savior born to finish the work of redemption.

Here’s the journey ahead:

• November 23 — The Journey Back Home • 1 Peter 1 & Genesis 3:1–15
In Eden, God launches the rescue road. He promises a serpent-crusher and sets humanity on the long path back to Emmanuel.

• November 30 — The Journey Up the Mountain • Genesis 22:1–14
Abraham and Isaac ascend the mountain where God provides a substitute. The climb teaches trust and points our hearts to the Lamb who is coming.

• December 7 — The Unexpected Journey • Exodus 12:1–13
At Passover, God prepares His people to launch—covered by the blood, staff in hand, sandals on. Step out of bondage toward promise.

• December 14 — A Refuge on the Journey • Joshua 2; 6:22–25
Rahab steps into God’s grace with obedient faith. The scarlet cord marks a refuge where outsiders are brought inside by mercy.

• Friday, December 19 — Outdoor Movie Night:  The Star (animated)
Food trucks - 5 pm to 7 pm | Movie at 7 pm (1h 26m)
Invite friends and join together as a church to watch the Journey of a donkey that is at the heart of the Christmas Story. 

• December 21 — The Journey of a King • 2 Samuel 7:8–16; Isaiah 9:6–7
God’s royal promise advances toward Bethlehem. The Everlasting King draws near to dwell with His people.

• Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) — A Journey with Three Donkeys
Luke 2:1–7; John 1:14; Numbers 22:21–35; Luke 19:28–40
Three donkey scenes across Scripture escort us to Jesus—the King who comes near, opens our eyes, and rides into the world to save. A clear Gospel invitation. (2 pm • 4 pm • 6 pm Christmas Eve Worship)

• December 28 — The Journey by Another Road • Matthew 2:1–12
Those who encounter Jesus do not go home the same. Worship re-routes our lives as we step into a new year.

Let’s walk this road to Bethlehem together—with hope, with expectancy, and with open hearts for all God desires to do.