Tell Me the Story of Jesus

 

Share the Joy

“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger" (Luke 2:10-12 ESV).

There you have it—Jesus’ birth announcement. Short and sweet. Good news, a baby is born!

This announcement begs a closer look. It did come from an angel, after all. This baby is a Savior, Christ the Lord. To those who know God’s promises and have been waiting for their fulfillment, these few words mean a lot. He is here—the Son promised to Adam and Eve who will crush the Serpent (Genesis 3:15). He is here—the seed of Abraham who will be a blessing to all peoples (Genesis 12:3). He is here—the descendent who will reign forever on David’s throne (2 Samuel 7:13). He is here—the one who will inaugurate the new covenant promised by God (Jeremiah 32:40).

When you recognize who this baby is and read the full story of His life and death and resurrection, calling this merely “good” news may be the understatement of all understatements. The angel’s humble announcement could have been, “The craziest most awesome thing in all the world in all of time is happening right now!” As we turn the calendar and celebrate another Christmas, may we realize afresh and embrace and rejoice and share the incredible good news of Jesus!

Throughout the months of December and January, we will be soaking in and studying the story of Jesus from the book of Luke. On December 12, we will gather for Share the Joy, a Christmas reflection and celebration. Enjoy festive treats, an optional craft, and opportunity to reflect anew on the story of Jesus. Do you have a friend who needs some crazy awesome news? Share the joy and invite them to come with you. The good news of great joy is for all the people.

Sunday, December 12

4:00-6:00 p.m.

New Life Church, West Linn

Your RSVP at https://bit.ly/ShareTheJoy2021 is helpful. If your plans change, you can let us know at the same site.

 


1st Thursday Connect

Before Share the Joy, we have our regular monthly meeting of 1st Thursday Connect. It is pizza and pajama night! Come comfy—pajamas, slippers, or whatever says comfy to you. The theme is SHARE, and we will have fun ways to do just that. We will also enjoy teaching from Jeremiah and get started on our study of Luke for December and January.

Thursday, December 2

6:30-8:30 p.m.

New Life Church, West Linn

Pizza will be provided at 6:30 with teaching beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Your RSVP at https://newlifenw.com/wl-women is appreciated. If your plans change, you can let us know at the same site.

If you are unable to join us in person, you can find the livestream at httsp://newlifenw.com/wl-women-livestream.

 

Odds and Ends

  • If you missed the Transplant study at 1st Thursday Connect in November, materials are available in the church foyer and on the website. You can also request mailed resources and share prayer needs there.

  • We will memorize Romans 8:15-18 in December.

  • Women’s Ministry has a Zoom account which you are welcome to use with your Side by Side Bible Reading partner. Access by clicking the link or by typing bit.ly/SidebySideBibleReadingRoom in your browser. If needed, the passcode is 770914.

 

Links

Below are links to articles, books, podcasts, and music that might be of interest or help on various topics. Resources are curated but may not always reflect the views of New Life Church. Enjoy!

 
Marcia ReavelyComment