a christmas message

Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I love the decorations, the music, the parties, and both giving and receiving gifts. One of my favourite traditions is the Christmas Eve candlelight service. I especially enjoy sitting on the couch with my wife after the kids go to bed, with the only light in the living room coming from our beautiful Christmas tree. However, as wonderful as all of these things are, that's not the true reason we celebrate. When you strip away the favourite carols, the gatherings, and everything else, what truly matters is that the Son of God took on flesh and entered the world.

This year, we’re focusing on what’s most important - celebrating Simply Christmas. While we will still have parties, sing our favourite carols, and enjoy our annual Christmas Family Service on December 22nd, we aim to keep things simple. We plan to tell the Christmas story, sing the classic Christmas songs, and keep our focus on Jesus.

During this busy season, filled with the demands of work, family, and Christmas shopping, it's important for us to slow down and remember the true meaning of this season. One of the most profound acts of love in history occurred when the King of the World left the glory of heaven and the worship of angels to come to Earth on a rescue mission. Jesus was not born into a royal family or one with great prestige; instead, he entered the world under humble circumstances. He was born to a virgin who was engaged to be married and was born in a stable because there was no room
at the inn or family to welcome them. Throughout his life, he lived perfectly,
culminating in a sacrifice made for the salvation of the world.

We invite you to join us this Christmas season to hear the stories that lead
up to the birth of Jesus and how he still offers hope and healing for all who
come to him.

Dave Schmidt | Lead Pastor