GRACE POINT CHURCH of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
WORSHIP GUIDE: December 24, 2023
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MESSAGE NOTES:
“An Angelic Call to Worship”
Series, “When Angels Speak,” Message 4
Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor
Luke 2:1-20
1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
Three kinds of Sunday morning experiences:
1) Weekly worship: New series begins January 7: “Good to Great”
2) Family worship: Everyone in the main worship center
3) At Home worship: Next Sunday, December 31, 2023
Two ways the angels inspire us to “Christmas” (worship Jesus)
1) Christmas isn’t about the
The message of Christmas is:
• Endearing and enduring: great
• Inclusive and encompassing: all
2) Christmas isn’t about
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Ready to find a Small Group or start your own? Worshipping together on Sundays is essential as a Christ-follower, but we all need the connections and support we find only in Small Groups. Find information about our current groups HERE, or go HERE to explore becoming a leader. Contact Jared@gracepointchurch.net or Tim@gracepointchurch.net if you need help.
Discipleship U is offering Old Testament Survey, January 21, 28, and February 4 from 12:30 to 3:30pm. Dr. Bing Beyer will teach this comprehensive course, delving into the rich tapestry of the Old Testament, exploring its historical, literary, and theological significance. Through an in-depth examination of the sacred scriptures of Judaism and Christianity, students will gain a profound understanding of the foundational texts that have shaped the beliefs, cultures, and moral frameworks of diverse societies for millennia. Register HERE.
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Our next First Step Experience will be held on Saturday, February 3, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. FSE is a 3-hour journey that’s a prerequisite for church membership at GPC. This immersive event will dive deep into what makes Grace Point Church so unique, and how we can support you in living a life with purpose. Register HERE.
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