I'm going to jump to the second half of our reading for today, since I'm preaching on the first half on Sunday (early service only...please come for both that and the cantata).
Jesus continues being hardcore and then gentle. This is the greatest offer anyone could ever get from the long-anticipated Messiah, "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
Starting last night, we're preparing not only for our Savior to arrive on Christmas, but we're clearing/cleaning out the church to make room for our new members. On Baptism of our Lord Sunday, Jan 9th, we will be celebrating with 15 families who have had a child(ren) baptized and/or became new members this year, among them Jordan and Cathy. We are so blessed to have you as a part of the body of Christ in this place!
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