​Christmas is such a special time of year!  Lots of lights, parties, decorations, beauty, and celebration.  But what’s it all for?  Who are we celebrating?  Jesus. 
 
The focus is Jesus.  The celebration is for His birth.  The giving of gifts is in remembrance of the greatest Gift of all.  But sometimes we lose sight of Him in Christmas.  Sometimes the Christ Child gets lost in the busyness.  Sometimes we forget the reason of the season.

​Advent is here!  The long awaited Christmas season is upon us!  A time for merriment, carols, and festivities.  Therefore, let’s make our worship reflect this special season.  Let’s celebrate Christmas by worshiping and adoring the King of Kings!

November, a month and season of reflection and thanksgiving.  A time when we can look back over the year and give thanks for the blessings in our lives.  We have so much to be grateful for.  From the clothes that we wear to the cars we drive and homes we live in.  Our lives have been abundantly blessed.  However, as believers, we have an extra layer of blessing.  We know and believe that we have been redeemed and ransomed.  We are no longer slaves to sin but children of God.  And that is something to give thanks for!
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​Typically, songs used during communion are reflective and slow.  However, I occasionally like to use “Jesus Messiah” by Chris Tomlin which does not fit those characteristics.  While this song is not a prayer, it is a declaration that beautifully walks us through the message of communion.  Therefore, I feel that it is totally fitting for this part of the service.
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​Welcome to a new month and new worship set!  Over the last two months, we’ve enjoyed focused worship celebrating God’s faithfulness and His power.  This month, God has really laid upon my heart anew the person and sacrifice of Jesus.  Who Jesus is and what He did for us is amazing, slightly unfathomable, and completely worship-inducing.  As we center our minds and remember Jesus’ sacrifice, our hearts should fill with awe, wonder, and heartfelt praise.  

​God’s faithfulness is displayed in so many ways!  He has been good and constant in our lives and there are so many ways we can celebrate and remember that fact.  However, as we begin a new month and start a new worship set, we’re going to shift our focus to God’s power and greatness.  

​Have you ever heard a worship song and gotten chills?  The power and beauty of the song almost immediately ushers in the presence of God and touches your heart.  If you haven’t had a moment like this, I pray that you experience one soon!  It’s amazing and profound. 

​We’re going to kick off this new series with my favorite Christmas worship song to date:  “He Shall Reign” by Chris Tomlin.