Greetings NCC Family!
We are so looking forward to being with everyone for Christmas Eve Candlelight Service! We will be live streaming both the 5 pm & 6:30 pm services so if you are not able to join us in person, please join us on line.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
There is no power in this world that equals the power of love and there is no season which points us to the love of God quite like Christmas. Christmas is a time to love! God’s love – agape – never says, “I will love you if…,” or “I love you because…” Those are conditional statements. Agape says, “I love you in spite of…;” that’s an unconditional, selfless, complete kind of love. And God's love was never more clearly seen than when he visited this planet as one of us. It was God’s love that embraced a humble manger and endured a horrible cross. It was God's love that suffered the painful separation of Father and Son. And it was God’s love that could not be contained in a tomb but proved greater than the power of death itself! Why would God give so much? Because the greater the love, the greater the gift.
It is his great love that connects us to him and to one another. And the best way to respond to his love? Do what he’s asked us to do. Remember, Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commands.” (John 14:15) You see, Christmas really is a time to love.
This week, as we pause to celebrate God’s greatest gift of love, Elsie and I would like to wish you a very merry and Christ-centered Christmas. May the love of God fill your hearts and minds not only now but always. And may the love of the Christ child flow out of you to permeate the lives of those around you! - Tom Ellsworth |
Here are some ways to get connected this week!
December 24th - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5:00PM & 6:30PM
December 27th - 9:00AM & 10:30AM Worship Services, LifeHouse
December 27th - 9:00AM & 10:30AM L.I.F.E. Classes, LifeHouse
December 27th - Rose Small Group, 6:00PM, contact Jerry or Katrina Rose
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Reminder - Children's Ministry will not be meeting Sunday December 27th. We will resume meeting Sunday January 3rd during the 10:30 service!
We look forward to worship this Sunday at 9:00AM & 10:30AM. If you can join us in-person we will have our sanctuary open for worship. If you are unable to join us in-person for worship, we look forward to you joining us online, Facebook or YouTube
Have a great week! Join us either in-person or join us virtually this Sunday as we WELCOME, GROW, SERVE and GO!
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Blessings,
Nashville Christian Church
Prayer Requests
Our Sympathy & Prayers for the family of Beulah Austin who passed away Tuesday, December 22nd. Funeral Services at NCC, Saturday, December 26th; Visitation - 12:00-2:00PM; Funeral - 2:00PM.
Lead Pastor Search Team - Please keep the team in your prayers as they begin the process of seeking to find a new lead pastor.
Ryan (Boomer) Heck - at home recovering. Please continue prayers.
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