Christmas: When God Entered Our Story (John 1:14)

Key Idea: The Christmas Story transforms our story. I. When God entered the story it made the Christmas story bigger. II. When God entered the story it made the Christmas story more enlightened. III. When God entered the story it made the Christmas story more hopeful.
When God Entered Our Story (John 1:1-5)
Hark! The Herald Angel Sings (Luke 2:8-14)
We should join the angels in praise be because Jesus transforms our story.
Christmas Eve Service 2016
0:00-3:22 – Welcome and Introduction (Kim Kira) 3:22-7:15 – Devotional (Ryan Narasaki) 7:16-15:33 – Gary and Julie Wong’s Testimony 15:34-20:29 – Devotional (Eric Cai) 20:30-29:45 – Jefferson and Eunice Romulo’s Testimony 29:46-34:45 – Devotional (Gavin Kajikawa) 34:46-38:30 – Emi Ito’s Testimony 38:31-41:50 – Candle Lighting and “Silent Night”
What Child is This? (Luke 2; John 1; Matthew 2)
The Christmas hymn “What Child is This?” prompts us to ask three questions: What child is this? What did he do that was so amazing? How should we respond?
Prepare Him Room (Luke 10:38-42)
A devotion to and focus on Jesus is the difference between a Christmas of worship and a Christmas wasted.
O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Revelation 21:1-4)
The truth of God with us should encourage our faith and worship this Christmas season.
Joy to the World: Women’s Christmas Breakfast 2016

Teaching and testimony from the 2016 Women’s Christmas Breakfast.