Re:new Christmas Cheer Potluck: Re:newbies⦠the re:new Christmas Cheer Potluck is happening. December 10 at 4:30pm at
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Why Christmas? Lesson 2 Title: Christmas Means God’s Faithfulness to You is Real Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, 57-80 Big Idea: God’s timing is uncertain, but his faithfulness is not Announcements AWANA Store Donations: AWANA Store Night is happening December 12. This fun night for the AWANA kids rewards them for all their hard work memorizing God’s Word. Please see the AWANA Store donation bins at each campus for details about how you can help. Christmas Tree Lighting: Join us Sunday, December 10 at 6pm for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Concert event. After the concert, we’ll enjoy some Christmas treats together and gather outside for the lighting of the tree. This family-friendly event is open to everyone so invite your neighbors and come celebrate with us! Re:new Christmas Cheer Potluck: Re:newbies… the re:new Christmas Cheer Potluck is happening December 10 at 4:30pm at re:new. Please bring a hearty appetizer or dessert to share and then plan to head over to the tree lighting with us afterward. Christmas Eve Services: We hope you can join us for one of our Christmas Eve services this year on Sunday, December 24. We will have a traditional service at 9am and our regular/contemporary services at 11am, 2pm and 4pm. All of the services will be held in the Family Life Center. Come celebrate with us!
Open in prayer Opening Question: On a scale of 1-10 (10 being great), how good are you at waiting? Do you scare easily? Do you like scary movies? Read Matthew 2:13-15 1. How would you rate Joseph’s obedience? Suppose an angel spoke to you in a dream, how obedient would you be to the angel’s message?
Read Luke 1:5-11 2. What stands out to you about Zech and Beth?
Read Luke 1:13-20 3. What was John’s purpose in life? What is your purpose in life?
2 4. Two angels are mentioned by name in the Bible. Using other reference materials, what are their names and how do their roles differ?
Read Luke 1:21-66 5. From Mary’s song in vs.46-55, for what does Mary praise God in this song? What are the themes of this song and how will Jesus fulfill those themes?
6. Elizabeth waited a long time for an answer to her prayer. Is there a prayer for which you’ve waited a long time or are still waiting?
7. How did John’s birth fulfill the words of the angel in verses 13-17?
Read Luke 1:67-80 7. In Zechariah’s song, which things does he praise God?
APPLICATION 8. What long term prayer would you like this group to pray about?
9. Remember Pastor Brian’s suggestions to seize the season. Which ones fit you? A. Calendar modifications. B. Advent reading C. Alternative gift giving D. Inviting someone to our Christmas Eve services E. Use social media to spread the word about our Christmas activities F. Putting up a yard sign Close in Prayer
