On the third Sunday of Advent we honor Mary, the mother of Jesus. What joy filled her heart as she submitted to God's plan and worshipped fully! Our service this week has special gifts to bring us joy. There will be a puppet show and a gift from Rev Lee Carton. It's a relational gift, a great example of how we can spend less and give more this Christmas.
Are you turning Christmas upside down? Are you changing Christmas? If so, I want to hear from you. What are you experiencing as you make this season more about Jesus and giving to others in Jesus' name? I know you must have more joy as you let go of the scandal Christmas has become and embrace what Christmas is all about. Not presents, stress and parties for us, but hope, love, joy and peace for ourselves and others.
It was a joy to receive the good news that as a direct result of the well we funded, a number of villages in India were able to set aside their differences and now live in peace. Who would have thought that clean water could bring peace? God takes the simple gifts we give, blesses them and uses them to bless our world. Cornerstone, let us continue to let our light shine so that others may see our good works and give glory to God in heaven! Now that's a Christmas present for Jesus!!
Come and share the joy this Sunday at 10:45am. You belong at Cornerstone!
Rev Sandy, Pastor
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