Pastor Chase Riebels’s message “Awaiting the Arrival of Jesus” from Luke 2:8-20 was about the role of the shepherds when Jesus was born.
These shepherds were the first to see the newborn baby, sent to be a sacrifice that would save God’s sheep for all eternity. Who are His sheep? Those who call on the name of the Lord. In John 10:14 Jesus said I know My sheep and my sheep know Me.
Larry Wittmer’s communion meditation was “Do This in Remembrance of Me,” from 1 Thessalonians 4.
Elka Billings led the worship team with regulars Mike Billings and Ben Prasko along with guests Anna Riebel on bass, Isla Billings vocalist and Petra Billings on percussion.
Christmas favorites “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Joy to the World” were sung as well as “Go Tell it on the Mountain” and “Christ Alone Cornerstone.”
Danny Mattheis announced the church will have a candlelight service at 5 p.m. on Dec. 24. All are welcome.
Regular Sunday services begin at 10:45 a.m.
