Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Midweek Update

Good morning NCL!

"The hinge of history is on the door of a Bethlehem stable." - Ralph W. Sockman

My wife loves nativities.  She has been collecting them for many years from all over the world.  In each and every nativity scene the focal point is the Christ child, as it should be, but we cannot leave Him there.  This tiny, helpless baby lived an amazing life, died for sinners, ascended to heaven, and will come back to earth as the King of kings and Lord of lords!  Christ will rule the world and judge all people according to their decisions about Him.

When the angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds in the fields, he said, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.  For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11).

What a wonderful birth announcement!  At first, the shepherds were terrified, but then their fear turned to joy and they began to testify of Christ's birth!  First they ran to see the baby, and then they spread the word!  Jesus is your Savior, your Christ, your Lord!

Let your fear turn to joy by testifying of Christ's birth this year!  This wonderful story could be the hinge that opens the door of the heart of that unsaved friend or family member that you have been praying for! 

Reminders:
  • No Wednesday night study this week.   
  • Young adults study at Jeff and Jackie Bird's home on Thursday night.
  • Special Christmas message and music this coming Sunday.
  • NCL's Christmas party is Thursday, December 22, at 7:00 pm at Newport Coast Elementary School.  

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