The theme for this year’s services comes from the well-loved children’s Christmas hymn “God Loves Me Dearly.” Originally written in 1852 by a pastor who was working with homeless and disadvantaged children, this hymn delights in the personal nature of our heavenly Father’s love—“He loves even me.” Because of our inherited sin and our own sinful choices, we were “in slavery, sin, death, and darkness,” but “God’s love was working to make me free.” Jesus was born to “save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21), and pay all we owe through His birth, suffering, death and resurrection. Because He came to save us, we can joyfully say, “God loves me dearly, loves even me.”

Services are at 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM. Join us after the early service for lunch (at Noon) or for dinner, at 5:45 PM, before the evening service.

December 6: “God’s Love Covers Me With Christ”

Pastor Nettleton’s message (mp3)

Download the bulletin (pdf)

December 13: “God’s Saving Love Stirs Up My Heart”

Pastor Nettleton’s message (mp3)

Download the bulletin (pdf)

December 20: “God’s Saving Love Speaks Comfort and Joy”

Pastor Nettleton’s message (mp3)

Download the bulletin (pdf)

Adapted from a series by David C. Fleming and Christina J. Roberts, ©2010 Concordia Publishing House.