Merry Christmas everyone…
Wow…did you make it to GracePointe Community Church last night?
If you did, you didn’t heed the warning signs…but bravely went when no one was going! I believe we were one of the few churches in Lee’s Summit, MO (maybe KC) that had Christmas Eve services…so for those of you who came, I offer this commendation–Thank You! And for those who were willing to come and the snow storm of ‘09 prevented you from coming, we missed you and hopefully you’ll come real soon! (maybe on Jan 3, ‘10 for our first Sunday morning service…8:30-10 AM…hint- hint)
Where is the baby? As I drive down Chipman Rd, I see a nativity scene on one of our neighbor’s yard, but the baby is missing?
That vivid picture captures the essence of the lie that the enemy of our souls perpetrates in my life, as well as yours. In times when all is well, I hardly recognize or even care if the baby is present or absent. But in times of fear, doubt, panic, want, and desperate need, there is that powerful lie, where is the baby?
You know, is God present right now? Where is the baby?
Isaiah 7 declares that He is Emmanuel, God is with us! Matthew 1:23 declares the same thing…the child will be called Emmanuel! The truth is the baby is here with us! God on that Chrismas morn decided to become flesh, like us so that He can forever settle the question of His presence…will God be there? The answer is a definitive YES!
Tear down the powerful lie–replace it with truth…Emmanuel is right there near you and in you! Speak His powerful name! So if you missed last night, this is the message for you! Emmanuel is there for you…He is not missing!
So enjoy His presence. Be filled with Emmanuel!
Merry Christmas to all of you!
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We were looking forward to attending the service, but I honestly thought it would be cancelled. Considering the length and slope of my driveway, I am snowed in. When we know inclement weather is coming, I usually park outside at the top of the driveway.
Circumstances prevented us from attending past services, however, we are now free. We look forward to worshipping with you, and we are hoping to attend your Sunday service (praise the Lord!).
Merrry Christmas and may blessings be yours in 2010.
Bob & Linda Canada
Merry Christmas a day late to all of the Bagunu Family. We miss you but I know God is doing a wonderful thing, blessing the community of Lee’s Summit for His glory! We did not make Christmas eve service anywhere…I kept wondering how will the church get tithes and offerings when people can’t go, but the Lord reminded me that He is in charge of the tithes and offerings so all will come in due time. God is so good. He has blessed us with the greatest gift, His Son!