December 8, 2024
RECEIVE THE GIFT OF GLORY
December 8, 2024
Peter Marshall was a poor worker in the gloomy coalmines of Scotland. But he saw the glory of God’s calling into the ministry, so he took classes at night. Then a cousin paid his way to America so he could get a better education. He became a pastor and married Catherine Wood, who eventually became a famous author. Peter became chaplain for the U.S. Senate.
Peter and Catherine had a son whom they named Peter. He likewise saw the glory of God’s calling into the ministry. He became a pastor and author with a nationwide ministry.
Sir David Manuel saw the glory of God’s calling into Christian ministry as well. He headed publishing houses and wrote numerous Christian books and articles.
Manuel and Marshall both graduated from Yale, and coauthored “The Light and the Glory,” the history of America from 1492 till the establishment of the United States. At the beginning of the book, they quote a letter from John Adams to his wife on the passing of the Declaration of Independence in the midst of a brutal Revolutionary War. John states,
I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory.
Sunday I’m preaching on “Receive the Gift of Glory” from Isaiah 9:1-7. We’ll look at “See Gloom Turn to Glory,” verses 1-5; and “Receive the Child of Glory,” verses 6-9. Through the gloom of longer nights let’s celebrate the glory of Christmas! Through the gloom of a fallen world, let’s celebrate the Light of the World! Please join us Sunday!
By the way, please sign up to participate in our Live Nativity December 13-15 from 6:30 to 8:30. Also, invite as many people as possible. It’s a Christmas card to our community that people will never forget. It tells the true meaning of Christmas. Thus, it serves as our gift to Christ at his birthday.
Love,
Jim Meek
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Sunday
9 am - Bible Study for all ages
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10:30 am - Worship Service
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Wednesday
5:15-6 pm - Wednesday Night Dinner
6:00 PM - Awana
6:15 pm Bible Study - Adults
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Thursday
10:30 am - Women's Life Group and Prayer - Bldg. 100, Women's Center
Daily Devotionals with
Pastor Jim Meek!
Join us Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am for an inspiration devotional message from Dr. Jim Meek
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Behold Your King
Studies in Matthew
Taught by Dr. Jim Meek
Wednesday
6:15 pm, Suite E
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Visitation Ministry
Thursdays, 3 pm
Meet in the church office
5:15 - 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Suggested donation $5 per Adult and child/youth over 10 years of age / $2 per child under 10
Brent Heller and Team will prepare our meal for us
Menu: Chicken enchiladas, salad, beans, and dessert
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Have You Lost Something? 
We have lots of items (Bibles, ear buds, keys, and many other things) that have been turned into the office. If you have lost something, please stop by the church office during normal operating hours and check our Lost and Found! You may find your long, lost treasure! Questions? Call the church office, (916) 488-1522.
December 2024
12/10 - Nominating Committee - 10:30 am - conference room
12/14 - Women's Ministry Breakfast - Cancelled for December
12/13-15 - Live Walk-thru Nativity - 6:30 - 8:30 pm
12/15 - By-Laws Committee Meeting - 1 pm - Women's Center
12/17 - Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm - conference room
12/18 - Youth Christmas Party - 6 pm - Youth Room
12/20-21 - Youth Movie Night/Sleepover - 7 pm - 8 am - Youth Room
12/24 - Christmas Eve Service - 6 pm - Worship Center
12/25 - Christmas Day - Church Office Closed - Merry Christmas!
1/1 - New Year's Day - Church Office Closed - Happy New Year!
