Joy! Joy! Joy!

That's what we'll be sharing this Sunday at Cornerstone MCC! Just as peace descended upon us last Sunday, we can expect joy to fill us on this third week of Advent. In addition to celebrating the joy that flowed in and out of Mary when she learned she would be the mother of Jesus, our hearts will rejoice as we enjoy a live production of "The Birth of Baby Jesus" by our children and youth.

Holiday are hard for many people. If that's you, then Joy! Joy! Joy! may be the last thing you want to experience. Yet it may be the very thing you need. So if you're willing to give it a try and invest an hour or two of your time, I am confident you will be blessed. If you don't struggle with the holiday season, look around and reach out to someone who does and invite them to join you at church. It can be as easy as posting this newsletter to your social media or forwarding it to specific people.

The theme of Advent Conspiracy this week is "Give More" and it has nothing to do with money! The best Christmas gifts are "relational gifts" and they cost little or nothing financially. You can spend less and give more this Christmas. And in so doing, you and your loved ones will experience great joy! I hope to see you Sunday at 10:45am. The gift of your presence will bring me and others great joy.

Rev Sandy, Interim Pastoral Leader