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[Sunday] Those Whos - Kingdom Way
This Christmas, let’s see Jesus as the one who came for us and is with us, and let our hearts grow—just like the Grinch’s—so we can go out, celebrate, and share this good news with all “those” people.
- This Christmas, let’s see Jesus as the one who came for us and is with us, and let our hearts grow—just like the Grinch’s—so we can go out, celebrate, and share this good news with all “those” people.
Questions for the Week: Kingdom Way: Those Whos
Why do you think it’s so easy to point at others and say, “Don’t be like those people?” Have there been times when you felt tempted to do this?
Read Matthew 3:1-17. What does John the Baptist seem to be doing? How do people respond? How does Jesus respond?
The sermon talked about hearts "growing three sizes," like the Grinch. What would it look like for our hearts to grow in love toward others this Christmas? Who are the “those people” in your life that you might need to love or celebrate with?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
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Christmas at the Movies [Photos]
Check out the photos from Grace at the movies!
Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
On December 15th 2024 we rented an auditorium at Sabel Palms 6 to watch the new
Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
Christmas Eve - The Pageant
God’s Story Shines Through Our Imperfect Pageants
Candlelight Service 4&7
Live Stream 4PM
God’s Story Shines
Through Our Imperfect Pageants
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Christmas Dinner! 2024 [Photos]
Photos of Christmas dinner!
Every year, we gather for Christmas dinner on the Wednesday before Christmas. This year, we celebrated at Cheddar’s in St. Lucie West.
[Christmas Day] Christmas Light - Kingdom Way
When the world was darkest, the light came in bringing hope to the creation.
- When the world was darkest, the light came in bringing hope to the creation.
What Had happened at Grace this week.
[Sunday] Bells On Christmas - Kingdom Way
Listen to the bells being rung, God’s promise of peace, hope, and salvation breaking into the world, even in the midst of suffering.
- Listen to the bells being rung, God’s promise of peace, hope, and salvation breaking into the world, even in the midst of suffering.
Questions for the Week: Kingdom Way: Bells on Christmas
Have you ever experienced a moment in your life when you felt like you could hear "bells" breaking through a time of pain or despair? How did that moment impact you?
Read Matthew 2:13-23 (See also Exodus 1:1-13). What similarities do you see in Matthew to what God’s people went through in Exodus? How is God always at work saving His people in both accounts?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day during the Civil War, a time of personal and national struggle. How can we find hope in difficult circumstances, even when it feels like there is no peace?
The sermon compared the despair at the cross with the hope of Jesus’ resurrection. How does knowing that Jesus was raised give you hope when facing struggles or brokenness in your life?
Notes for the Sermon
Information on Charles Longfellow
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Dec. 15th 4pm Sable Palm 6
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – Dec 15th. Starring Lauren Graham, Judy Greer, and Pete Holmes.
Movie: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
4PM Start, 3:30pm Doors open.
Food is Good, Full Service from your seat. Menu below
2539 S US Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
In Between Publix and Staples.
I encourage you to get there early.
December 15th, Sunday
Event Starts at 4pm, Doors open at 3:30pm
Tickets are 10 Dollars, Only 110 Tickets Available
Address: 2539 S US Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Theater gets Dark at 4pm
Doors Open 3:30PM
Sable Palm is a full service Theater.
Waiters will serve you from your seats and they have a full menu of food which you can eat at your seat.
Each Seat has a swing out table.
Each seat reclines.
Christmas Variety Photos
See the photos of the variety show.
Played games, Sang Songs, heard some sweet stories, and ran around with some ribbons.
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[Wednesday] Christmas Variety - Mid-week Advent
Our Christmas Variety Show.
- Join us for some Fun and Game at our Christmas Variety Show
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Grace LWML Decorates for Christmas!
LWML Decked the Halls for Christmas!
Big Thanks to our LWML for making Grace look so festive for Christmas!
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[Sunday] Guiding Light - Kingdom Way
The Magi following the light of a star mirrors how God has always worked, giving a light to follow through the wilderness, away from the darkness that holds us down.
- The Magi following the light of a star mirrors how God has always worked, giving a light to follow through the wilderness, away from the darkness that holds us down.
Questions for the Week: Kingdom Way: Guiding Light
What do you have on top of your Christmas tree? A star? An angel? Something else? Why is that important to your household?
What do you think the star represented for the Magi in the story? How does it compare to the angels' role in other parts of the Christmas story?
Read Matthew 2:1-13. People often get too focused on the power of earthly rulers like Herod. What are some examples of times when we might be tempted to focus more on worldly power than on God's true power?
The sermon talks about how the Magi were “unlikely” people to be part of the story. How does this remind us of God’s ability to use anyone, no matter their background, for His purposes? Can you think of examples from your own life where God brought an unexpected person into His family?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
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[Wednesday] Century of Gifts - Mid-week Advent
Christmas expectations are often Joshed. Yet the name Emmanuel breaks all expectations as Jesus comes to be with us.
- Singing some classic Christmas Carols and talking about gifts over the last 100 Years
What Had happened at Grace this week.
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[Sunday] Named Expectation - Kingdom Way
Christmas expectations are often Joshed. Yet the name Emmanuel breaks all expectations as Jesus comes to be with us.
- Christmas expectations are often Joshed. Yet the name Emmanuel breaks all expectations as Jesus comes to be with us.
Questions for the Week: Kingdom Way: Named Expectation
Can you think of a time when you had high expectations for something, only to be disappointed? How did you feel? How did you cope with the disappointment?
Read Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph faced a situation that completely shattered his expectations. Can you think of a time when your expectations were not met, but looking back, you saw how God worked through that situation?
Jesus was an ordinary name in the days Matthew wrote his Gospel. Emmanuel was not an ordinary name. How does the idea of the ordinary connected to the extraordinary of God coming to be with us (Jesus & Emmanuel), change our understanding of how God works?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays
No Guys Night in December, Back in January
Back Guys night is every 1st Thursday
- January 9th 2024 - 5:45pm
Spiro's Taverna
of St. Lucie West
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XM8RCQKd76PSPRxj8
1680 St Lucie W Blvd #107, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
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[Sunday] Royal Introduction - Kingdom Way
Introducing Him who completes all of creation with everything humanity has to offer.
- Introducing Him who completes all of creation with everything humanity has to offer.
Questions for the Week: Kingdom Way - Royal Introduction
Share the greatest ancestor that you have in your family. What is so significant about them?
Read Matthew 1:1-17. Discuss the inclusion of Rahab, Tamar, and Ruth. How does their presence challenge our understanding of holiness and God's plan?
The sermon emphasized the significance of the number seven in the Bible. How does this biblical symbolism deepen our understanding of Jesus' role as the culmination of God's plan?
The sermon emphasized that God's kingdom is not limited to the perfect. How does this understanding challenge our own expectations of ourselves and others?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Update From Habitat for Children in Haiti
Some Haiti Updates.
Amazing to see the Girls from their First day of School
Haiti has had a few more setbacks which you have heard in the news lately.
Here is Meschac giving a few video updates about the good things happening in Haiti
Kingdom Way (Teaching Series)
The Kingdom of God is right here: The lowly manger being lauded by well traveled kings; wisdom from on high unearthing the way of love; the blind seeing the light radiating from a cold tomb. It's backwards. It's beautiful. It's the Kingdom way.
Kingdom Way
The Kingdom of God is right here: The lowly manger being lauded by well traveled kings; wisdom from on high unearthing the way of love; the blind seeing the light radiating from a cold tomb. It's backwards. It's beautiful. It's the Kingdom way.
Christmas / Advent Schedule
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Service 4PM & 7PM
TDD Service with the Korean Church
Christmas Day
Communion Service 10:15am
Sunday December 29th
Communion Service 10:15am (just one service)
January 5th
Normal Sunday Schedule
Reading Plan
Read around the readings for Sunday
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11/24/24
Geneology of Matthew
2 Samuel 23:1-7
Revelation 1:4b-8
Matthew 1:1-17
12/1/24
Birth of Jesus
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Romans 1:1-7
Matthew 1:18-25
12/8/24
Magi
Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12
12/15/24
Flight to Egypt
Isaiah 63:7-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Matthew 2:13-23
12/22/24
John the Baptist prepares the way
Isaiah 11:1-10
Romans 15:4-13
Matthew 3:1-12
12/25/24
Christmas
Isaiah 52:7-10
Hebrews 1:1-6
John 1:1-18
12/29/24
Baptism of Jesus
Isaiah 42:1-9
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 3:13-17
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1/5/25 Temptation of Jesus Matt 4
Genesis 3:1-7
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-12
1/12/25 Sermon on mount
Micah 6:1-8
Matthew 5:1-12
Matthew 7:11-14, 24-27
1/19/25 Matthew 8-9 Shows kingdom brings to wrong poeple
Hosea 5:15-6:6
Romans 4:13-25
Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
1/26/25 Matthew 10 Deciples sent out
Jeremiah 28:5-9
Romans 6:12-23
Matthew 10:32-42
2/2/25 Matthew 11 JTB questions who jesus is
Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:7-10
Matthew 11:2-15
2/9/25 Matthew 12 Religious leaders question who jesus is
Jonah 3:1-10
James 3:2-12
Matthew 12:33-42
2/16/25 Matthew 13 parables explains who jesus is
Isaiah 44:6-8
Romans 8:18-25
Matthew 13:24-32
2/23/25 Matthew 14-16: 12 crumbs are enough
Isaiah 56:1,6-8
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15:21-28
3/2/25 Matthew 16:13-17 Jesus is the christ what does this mean
Exodus 3:1-15
Romans 12:9-20
Matthew 16:23-25
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3/5/25 Matthew 18-20 Who is the greatest
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Matthew 18:1-6
Matthew 20:20-28
3/9/25 Matthew 21-22 entry, clearing temple What does kingdom look like
Zecheriah 9:9-17
Philippians 2:5-11
Matthew 21:1-17
3/16/25 Matthew 23 woe to you scribes and phasees
Micah 3:5-12
1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Matthew 23:1-12
3/23/25 Matthew 24-25 Signs of the end of the age. Sheep and goats and such
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
3/30/25 Matthew 26a andointing passover and last supper
Exodus 12:21-24
1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Matthew 26:7-29
4/6/25 Matthew 26b garden of ges with peter denile
Daneil 7:11-14
Matthew 26:47-68
4/13/25 Matthew 27 Jesus is king, we choose barabus
Isaiah 29:13-19
Philippians 2:12-18
Matthew 27:15-31
4/20/25 Matthew 28:1-10 Easter
Jeremiah 31:1-6
Colossians 3:1-4
Matthew 28:1-10
4/27/25 matthew Guards and commsioin
Exodus 40:34-38
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 28:11-20
Wednesdays December 4th & 11th
Potluck Dinner 5:30PM
Carols & Fun 6:30PM
Wednesdays December 18th
Christmas Dinner Out 5:30PM - TBD
Directory Photos (Last Week)
Last Week! We have shot 54 Different photos! (great stuff!)
We are shooting Directory Photos Oct 27 - Nov24
The 24th is the last week we are shooting Photos.
We have shot 54 different photos. Very Good!
Get Ready.
We are shooting photos for the Directory.
Be Ready Reformation Sunday through Thanksgiving.
We will be doing basic shots before and after service.
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[Sunday] All Things - Keep It Simple
It's right there, all around us is the party of God's abundance. The question for us all is: Will we enjoy ourselves in God’s generosity, or will we rely on our own strength?
- It's right there, all around us is the party of God's abundance. The question for us all is: Will we enjoy ourselves in God’s generosity, or will we rely on our own strength?
Questions for the Week: KEEP IT SIMPLE: - All Things
In what specific areas of your life are you currently relying on your own strength instead of trusting in God's? How can you shift your perspective to embrace God's sufficiency?
Read Philippians 4:10-20. How can we practically apply Paul's example of contentment in all circumstances to our daily lives, especially when facing challenges or hardships?
How can we share the message of God's abundance with others, particularly those who may be struggling or feeling overwhelmed? What specific actions can we take to encourage and support them?
The sermon challenges us to "keep it simple." How can you simplify your life to focus more on God's abundance and less on your own worries and anxieties?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
This Christmas, let’s see Jesus as the one who came for us and is with us, and let our hearts grow—just like the Grinch’s—so we can go out, celebrate, and share this good news with all “those” people.