Embracing Love

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Dear Church Family,

I hope this message finds you well and filled with the grace of our Lord as we journey through the beautiful season of Advent. As we light the second candle on our Advent wreath this week, we turn our hearts and minds to a profound and timeless theme: Love.

Love is at the heart of the Christmas story. It is a love that surpasses all understanding, a love that was born in a humble stable in Bethlehem over two thousand years ago. It is a love that continues to transform lives and bring hope to the world. This week, as we focus on Love during the second week of Advent, let us reflect on the significance of this divine gift and how it calls us to a deeper relationship with God and one another.

The Gospel of John beautifully encapsulates the essence of love in one of the most cherished verses of Scripture: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16, NIV). This verse reminds us that love is not merely a sentiment but a sacrificial action. God's love for us was so profound that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world to be our Savior.

During this week of Advent, let us contemplate the depth of God's love for us and how it should inspire us to love one another. As Christians, we are called to be vessels of God's love in the world. The Apostle John further reminds us, "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God" (1 John 4:7, NIV). Our love for others is a reflection of the love we have received from our Heavenly Father.

In the spirit of this message of love, I invite you to join us for our Sunday service at 10 am, as we come together to worship, reflect, and celebrate the Love that was born on Christmas Day. During the service, we will light the second candle on our Advent wreath, symbolizing the Love that Christ brought into the world. Our worship will be filled with songs, scripture readings, and a message that explores the depth and significance of God's love.

Let us gather as a community of faith, united by the Love that binds us together. In this season of giving, let us also remember to extend our love to those in need through acts of kindness and generosity.

May the love of God shine brightly in your hearts this Advent season, and may it guide you on your journey towards the celebration of the birth of our Savior.

In Christ's Love,
Pastor Micah Moreno