~100 people who are spending 15 minutes a day, 5 days per week, meditating on their bibles & praying.~

We praise You, God, for. . . 

  • Humbly Exalt God and Being Exalted this Christmas

 We Pray For…

  • us to wonder at the Incarnation and wish others joy through proclaiming this wonder.
  • Minister Fan to serve well in our Chinese ministries.
  • us to know Christ and His love more deeply during this advent season.
  • Meaningful worship and outreach through our Christmas Eve musical on 12/24.
  • peace with God and one another in the Middle East, Ukraine and Russia.
  • Mary Song, Cory Zhang, and the Epic Cru team to finish strong in sharing the gospel in Kyoto, Japan and a safe flight back today.
  • the Kansas City STM team to have safe travels, effective service, and fruitful opportunities to share Christ’s love at the Christian Witness Center Winter Conference, 12/20 – 12/26.
  • The Lord of the harvest to send out laborers through CMC 2024, 12/27-28.
  • logistical and spiritual preparation and life transformation in the youth winter retreat, 1/2 – 1/5.

 

 ~ Manifest Christ…For His Glory   Make Disciples…Life-on-Life ~

Announcements…

  • Next Sunday’s message will be by Dr. Harvey Phillips on Isaiah 6:1-8.
  • English Adult Sunday School is studying How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth Sunday mornings at 9:15 am in the library.
  • No lunch today, 12/22 and 12/29. Spend time with your family and friends reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas!
  • The Christmas Musical will be on 12/24 at 7pm. There is free admission with tickets, which are available by online request on the website. The entire family is welcome with no childcare provided.
  • CMC Global 2024 will be from Friday 12/27 to Saturday 12/28, 1: 30 to 9:00pm at WHCC.  
  • The Young Adults and College Group are hosting a Pickle Ball and Prayer Night to bring in the New Year! All are welcome to join Tuesday, 12/31 10:00pm – 12:30am.
  • It’s not too early to plan to read through the bible, the New Testament or 2 verses a day in 2025. Pick up bible reading plans at the connections table. 
  • Go to https://www.crossroadsguide.org/to share and receive job opportunity information.
  • Giving options can be found online.