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Christmas Letter 2025 – “Emmanuel: God With Us”

Dear Beloved Congregation,

The message of Christmas never grows old because the miracle it proclaims is timeless: “They shall call His name Emmanuel, which means, God with us.” (Matthew 1:23) This is not simply a theological concept—it is the heart of our faith. Christmas reminds us that God came near. He did not shout His love from heaven; He stepped into our world to walk beside us.

As we celebrate Christmas this year, I encourage you to pause often and reflect on the transforming reality that God is with you. He is with you in your questions and uncertainties. He is with you in your celebrations and victories. He is with you in moments others may never see or understand. Emmanuel means that His presence is not distant or conditional—it is constant, faithful, and personal.

Christmas Letter – “The Light Still Shines”

Dear Church Family,

As we enter this beautiful Christmas season, my heart is filled once again with the truth found in John 1:5: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” What a steadying reminder for every believer—no matter what this year has held, the light of Christ is still shining, still victorious, still overcoming the deepest shadows of life.

The Greatest Gift to Be Thankful For — Thanksgiving 2025

The Greatest Gift to Be Thankful For — Thanksgiving 2025
Scripture: “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” — 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NKJV)

Dear Church Family,

As we gather our thoughts for Thanksgiving 2025, our hearts naturally drift to the many blessings God has given us — family, friendships, provision, and the joy of another year. But above every earthly blessing stands one gift so great, so eternal, and so life-changing that Scripture simply calls it “indescribable.” That gift is Jesus Christ.

Thanksgiving is a beautiful time to reflect on the goodness of God, but it is also a powerful moment to remember — and to share — the greatest reason we give thanks: that God sent His Son to redeem us, forgive us, and offer us everlasting life. Nothing compares to the hope of the Gospel. No blessing is greater than knowing Christ personally.

A Heart of Devotion and Gratitude — Thanksgiving 2025

A Heart of Devotion and Gratitude — Thanksgiving 2025
Scripture: “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” — Psalm 100:4 (NKJV)

Dear Church Family,

As we approach Thanksgiving 2025, my thoughts are drawn to the devotional invitation found in Psalm 100:4 — to come before the Lord with thanksgiving, to lift our hearts in praise, and to bless His holy name. Thanksgiving is more than a day on the calendar; it is a doorway into deeper fellowship with God.

This year, I invite you to pause long enough to truly enter His presence with gratitude. Allow your heart to reflect on the quiet ways He has sustained you, the prayers He has answered, the mercies He has extended, and the grace He has poured out day after day. Gratitude is not only an expression of worship — it becomes a pathway that leads our souls closer to Him.

Giving Thanks in All Seasons — A Thanksgiving 2025 Pastoral Letter

Giving Thanks in All Seasons — A Thanksgiving 2025 Pastoral Letter
Scripture: “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV)

Dear Beloved Church Family,

As Thanksgiving 2025 approaches, my heart turns once again to the beautiful reminder the Apostle Paul gives us: “In everything give thanks.” This simple phrase carries profound weight. It calls us not only to give thanks for the blessings we can see, but to give thanks in every season of life — trusting that God’s hand is at work even when His plan is not yet fully visible.

This year has brought its share of joys and challenges, yet through it all, I have witnessed the unmistakable evidence of God’s grace in our church. I’ve seen it in the warm fellowship of our gatherings, in the compassion shared with those in need, in the strength offered during times of difficulty, and in the way you continually lift one another in prayer. I am truly humbled and grateful to shepherd a congregation whose heart for the Lord is so evident.