Celebrate Differently!

I love how over the next two months we have the privilege to celebrate differently and lead the charge against the consumerism and materialism that surrounds us. We have the opportunity to declare to the world (and ourselves:) that we have enough, and because of the unconditional, abundant love we’ve received from God, we get to unleash that love through generosity to those who need it most.

Last week was a beautiful beginning to this season as over 2000 tags (representing gifts) were taken for children who would otherwise not receive anything this Christmas. Over 2000 lists (to provide much needed hygiene items as well as a small toy) were picked up for Syrian Refugee Children. And, hundreds of you have already gone online and signed up to serve our community over the next two months. That is awesome and we’re just beginning! This isn’t about a weekend – or even a week – this is about making a mark of love and generosity on the world around us. We get to live out the gospel that Jesus modeled for us – one that is relational and generous. There’s still time to walk through this season together with me and the 1000’s of us from our church… just go online to CelebrateDifferently.org and Give, Tag, Bag, and Serve generously. Let’s make Jesus and His Church famous in our lifetime!

This weekend is going to be great – James Choung will be here to teach us. James is a great communicator of the truth and grace of the gospel. He has spoken on many occasions to our staff and I can’t wait for you to meet him. It’s a great weekend to invite friends and family to come and hear the hope that’s found in a relationship with Jesus.

Praying for you this week as we love our community together this season by Celebrating Differently!

Peace,

Kyle