June 13-17, 2021 Make plans to serve by working on homes this summer in The Colony.

Begin praying about who your “ONE” will be in 2021!

Sign Up To Be A Part Of This Awesome

Ministry To Your

Neighbors!

Https:// blesseveryhome.

com/light?cust=11402

Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is near to the

brokenhearted and saves the

crushed in spirit.”This is to help when dealing

with sadness.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Dr. Mark L. Richardson, Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision John Pecoraro, Pastor for Evangelism and Students

Thursday, December 24 5-6pm

Host Homes Needed: Sign Up to be a host home for our Home Groups

This is a 6 weeks commitment from January 31-March 7

Men’s Retreat: February 5-6 Dr. Mark Coppenger will be speaking on

“Advancing the Gospel” We will be at Mt. Lebanon Camp in Cedar Hill

“A Christmas Story:5 Declarations About Jesus… The Light of Christmas”

Matthew 2:1-2, 9-12; John 8:12; Isaiah 42:6; John 3:16; Psalm 2:7; Matthew 3:17; Luke 1:32; John 9:5; John

12:35; Matthew 5:14-16

1. The light of the ____________________ is how God ____________________ the Magi to __________________________________. Matthew 2:1-2 Matthew 2:9-12

•In what ways has God been directing you to discover Jesus lately? __________________________________________ ________________________________________________ •The Magi worship Jesus with special gifts. In what ways can you worship Jesus more in your life? ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

2. The light of Jesus is how God helps believers to ____________________________________________. John 8:12 Isaiah 42:6 John 3:16

•Have you been walking around in darkness lately instead of in the light? ________________________________________________ •Jesus is the ultimate gift of grace sent by the Father to bring us from darkness to light. So, have you received the gift of Jesus? ________________________________________________

3. The light of Jesus is how God brings believers ____________________________________________. Psalm 2:7 Matthew 3:17 Luke 1:32

•Do you truly believe that Jesus is God’s Son? If you do, are you letting others know? ________________________________________________ •Are you in a situation that seems hopeless? If so, what needs to change to move you from hopelessness to hope and peace? ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

4. The light of Jesus is how God ________________ ____________________________ in a believer’s life. John 9:5 John 12:35

•Has God eliminated the darkness in your life? ________________________________________________ •Is there evidence that you are walking in the light of Christ? ________________________________________________

5. The light in you is how God uses you to _______ ____________________________________________. Matthew 5:14-16

•How will you shine your light as 2020 ends and 2021 begins? ________________________________________________ •What are some ways that you can shine your light at home? At school? In your community? Around the world? ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________