Seeing New Light

That the congregation would be encouraged by God’s grace in order to proclaim the message of good news.

That the congregation would consider the ways in which the gospel builds fellowship

That the congregation would learn to communicate the gospel to new generations

That the congregation would reexamine the Christmas story with joy

That the congregation would consider God’s grace and love anew

That the congregation would consider identity in terms of the Messiah

that the congregation would not be lulled into thinking that Christianity is either too complex or to simplistic; rather, the listener should be led to make straight the path of the Lord by following the way of Jesus

To heed Christ’s commands to remain alert and ready for his second coming by proclaiming the gospel.

That the congregation would embrace the uncomfortable nature of the Christian journey

That the congregation would make an informed decision to follow Jesus

That the hearer would be more equipped to define and to enact God’s love

That the congregation would consider the gravity of God’s kingdom

That the congregation would consider their decision-making and the will of God

That the hearers would understand that the highest motivation must be to give glory to God.