12.08.24 Shepherd’s Note - Peace on Earth

I really can’t help myself…it’s that time of year. How can I NOT have Christmas be the theme of my shepherd’s note in December? I love the lights, and the decorations, and the cards, and the atmosphere, and the music! Is there really anything else like Christmas songs of praise and celebration? Joy To The World, O Come All Ye Faithful, Noel, Silent Night, O Holy Night, or Hark the Herald Angels Sing…and there are others, new and old!

They all bring my mind back to the greatest gift ever shared. 

In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest,

And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”

Luke 2:8-14

May we all have rekindled in our hearts and share with our family, friends, and strangers peace on Earth, and may we sing praises to our God for the greatest gift ever shared.

May you all have a blessed season celebrating the birth of our Lord and carry it forward, celebrating each day of the new year!

Shalom!

Steve and Melanie Faidley

Keeping in mind our mission to Love God, Love People and Make a Difference in the World and our responsibilities as citizens of the State of Indiana and Marion County here are details on what to expect on Sunday mornings during worship for the foreseeable future. 

• Communion will be served through the passing of plates, but single serve communion cups will still be on a table in the Auditorium and there will be trash cans in the Auditorium and Lobby for you to throw them away. 
• There will be two boxes available in the Auditorium for you to place your contribution.  You may continue to use on-line giving or mail your contribution to the office. 

Both Bible Class and Worship will be streamed live on YouTube.

Click on this link to be taken there: 

Southeastern YouTube Channel.