Message From The Pastor's Pen

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Beloved Church Family,

Grace and peace to each of you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we enter this sacred month, our hearts turn toward the beauty and anticipation of the Advent season; a time of waiting, watching, and preparing for the coming of Christ. Advent reminds us that God steps into human history with purpose, promise, and power. It is a season that calls us to slow down, reflect deeply, and anchor ourselves in the hope that only Christ can give.

This year; as we journey through December; we do so with a renewed sense of expectation. We have witnessed God's hand moving among us, opening doors, breaking chains, restoring hearts, and granting breakthroughs both seen and unseen. Yet as we prepare to cross into a new year, the Spirit is calling us not only to celebrate the breakthroughs but to become anchored in the One who made them possible.

Hebrews 6:19 declares, "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." And Colossians 2:6-7 urges us to "continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith." Breakthroughs are moments, but being anchored is a lifestyle. Breakthroughs excite us, but being anchored sustains us. Breakthroughs open the door, but being anchored keeps us faithful once we walk through it.

As we prepare for Watchnight on Wednesday, December 31st at 10PM, we will gather with grateful hearts to reflect on how God has carried us through 2025 and to commit ourselves to walk faithfully into 2026. Our theme, "From Breakthrough to Being Anchored: Faithful in Every Season," will guide our hearts as we seek to be a people who are not tossed by the winds of life but held steady by the unchanging Christ.

Bible Class Schedule: Please note that our Tuesday "Time in the Word" Bible Class will take a brief break beginning December 23rd and will resume on Tuesday, January 6th. Use this time to rest, reflect, and spend intentional moments in personal devotion as we prepare for the new year.

A Reflection on Our 2025 and 2026 Themes

In 2025, God ushered us into a season of breakthrough; a year where walls fell, prayers were answered, and new possibilities emerged. But as we step into 2026, the Lord is calling us deeper. Breakthrough was the blessings; being anchored will be the building. Breakthrough was the spark; being anchored will be the steady flame. Breakthrough revealed God's power; being anchored will reveal our faithfulness.

This transition is not a shift away from what God has done but a continuation of His work in us. We are moving from moments of victory to a lifestyle of spiritual maturity. From celebrating what God has done to standing firm in who God is.

A Final Word

Church, let us walk through this month with hearts full of hope, gratitude, and expectation. May Advent remind us that Christ is our anchor. May Watchnight strengthen our resolve to remain faithful. And may the coming year find us rooted, grounded, and unwavering in our commitment to God.

I love you, I'm praying for you, and I look forward to worshipping with you throughout this holy season.

In Christ's Service

Your Servant Leader