[New] A Christmas Message

Minister: Kaitlyn Ostrander, Arden Pastoral Charge

Christmas greetings to you all as we come to this time of celebration of a Messiah born to us. We have come to this time with hope, peace, joy, and love in our hearts as we have journeyed towards the manger. Some of us have run here, and some of us took our time enjoying the view on this journey. Some of us come excited, and others come mourning. However you are coming to this season, you come to this time of wonder and rest as we marvel at the birth of our Messiah; Jesus Christ.

We hear these words from the Prophet Isiah (9:6):

For to us, a child is born, to us, a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah is sharing with us a story of good news and great joy. One that has mystery, and wonder, one that brings comfort in our times of distress, one that shows vulnerability and power.

What could be a better news story about the arrival of the Christ child