On Sunday, Dec. 7, LW Baptist Church will gather in Clubhouse 4 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the incarnation—God becoming man. Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ. Jesus’ birth record traces through the periods of Israel’s history and back to the Edenic promise. His ancestors are named in the theocracy (God’s rule), the monarchy (Davidic kings), the royal-decline (Israel abiding many days

Congregation Sholom will hold services via Zoom with Rabbi Mike Mymon on Friday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Mymon will also lead the hybrid service on Saturday, Dec. 6, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Vayishlach from the book of Genesis. Vayishlach (He Sent) follows Jacob as he wrestles with a man (commonly understood to be an angel), is renamed Israel,

On Sunday, Dec. 7, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the second Sunday of Advent. Rev Murray Finck will preside over the holy Communion service gathering at 13564 St. Andrews Drive at 10:30 a.m. Carol Costello will be this month’s reader, and Rhoda Finck will be the prayer leader. People can stay after service for fellowship

In Romans 9, the apostle Paul focuses on God’s sovereignty and how he had elected the Israelites as a special treasure unto himself. Moses and Pharaoh are examples of God’s sovereign election to show his divine power over all his creation when he stated, “that I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion.” In Romans 9:22-33,

Christmas is just around the corner, which can be a difficult time for those who are going through it alone. Those who are looking to belong in a progressive and welcoming place can join Community Church’s on Thursday, Dec. 11, for a time of fellowship and prayer called “Blue Christmas.” Elvis may not make an appearance, but the love of God certainly will. No prior church experience is required.

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching” Hebrews 10:24-25. Traditionally, this time is the season of thanksgiving, celebration, generosity and gathering together with family, friends, neighbors and coworkers.