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Able to leap small buildings in two or three bounds, it's the Riverwood News and Notes! (Dec 1, 2016)

An Old Testament Christmas - Riverwood Chruch

An Old Testament Christmas

Greetings, <<First Name>>!

In case you haven't noticed, the Christmas Season is in full swing. We started our Advent Series this past week, the radio is playing holiday music, stores are fully decorated, and homes all around are decked out with Christmas lights.

In the Riverwood News & Notes, I am following the cultural flow and launching a short series about Christmas. But we will be untraditional and will be dipping into the Old Testament and looking at a passage written about 600 years before the birth of Jesus.

For the next four weeks, we are going to look at Isaiah 9:6 and the four titles that Isaiah gave to the coming-Messiah. And my hope is that by taking a brief moment each Thursday to look at a different title for Jesus will help you to worship more fully this Christmas season.

Here is Isaiah 9:6 with the titles for Jesus in bold:

For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.


Title #1 - The Counselor
Let's look at that first title - Wonderful Counselor. What does a counselor do? Here is how the Oxford Dictionary defines the word:

counselor  |ˈkouns(ə)lər| - n. a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

Succinctly, a counselor gives guidance. When you aren't sure what to do or where to go, a counselor shares wisdom that will help you make the right decision.

During His time on Earth, Jesus dropped amazing truth bombs on humankind.

Jesus was and is by far the best counselor you could ever have. And His counsel continues through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

This Christmas, will you let Jesus be your Wonderful Counselor?

  • Will you let Him guide you as to what you should give to The New Campaign and our Global Impact Gift?
  • Will you let Him give you wisdom as to what to give to others?
  • Will you let Him direct your words and actions toward others?
  • And will you allow Him to guide you to worship Him fully this Christmas season?

Don't keep Jesus some innocent baby in a manger. Let Him also be your Wonderful Counselor this Christmas and through 2017 & beyond.

By the way, if you haven't fully made Jesus the center of your life and truly your Wonderful Counselor, make this Christmas the best ever by becoming a follower of Jesus. If you have any questions about following Him, don't hesitate to email or call.

Following the Wonderful Counselor with you,

Erin
 
We're Moving!
We're incredibly excited about our move to the Waverly Area Veterans Post. Here is what our transition looks like:

Jan 1 - Practice Sunday #1 @ WAVP
Jan 8 - Practice Sunday #2 @ WAVP
Jan 15 - Waverly Civic Center
Jan 22 - Public Launch @ WAVP

If you want to help with the move, participate in The New Campaign. Learn more about this capital campaign by watching the video. We aim to have the funds raised by Dec 18.
Global Impact Gift
At the same time we are raising funds to help Riverwood continue to invite the spiritually disconnected of our area find and follow Jesus, we want to make a global impact as well. We will be collecting the funds with a special offering on Dec 11 to be given to Compassion International's "Water Wells" program. If you have kids in the Elementary Class, your children will be getting a "Give More" Jar this Sunday. They need to bring that jar on the 11th as well.
Habitat Work Day
Join us from 8:30a - 3:00p on Saturday, Dec 10 as we do interior painting on a Habitat for Humanity home. We are looking for a few more people to work at least a two-hour shift, as well as 2-3 people to help provide lunch. Tools will be provided. To volunteer with construction, you MUST fill out this online form. Questions? Ask Tim Corcoran.
Just for Fun
We assume this goes without saying, but just to be sure: Please, PLEASE, don't send a Christmas card like this one to your neighbors. (Just trying to help you fulfill the fourth tenet of Do Christmas Different and "Love All" this Christmas 😉!)
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