God has blessed us all with experiences and stories to share after Florence. You are going through things to help others. What can we learn as a Church after any life event? Use your experiences and minister to others. This is our purpose. 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
“saying, "Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him."”
Matthew 2:2 #advent#thestar#ChristmasEve@MidwoodBaptist
1. Take time to connect to others.
2. Take time and make the choice to be purposefully thankful. Rejoice even in the midst of pain. 3. Worship God for who He is. @MidwoodBaptist#advent#thestar
“Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
1 Peter 1:8-9 @MidwoodBaptist#advent#thestar
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
James 1:2-4 @MidwoodBaptist#advent
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger." Luke 2:11-12
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“And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Luke 2:9-10
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Romans 15:13 ESV
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“Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming” 1 Peter 1:13 #thestar#advent@MidwoodBaptist