2. Luke 2:10 The angel said to the Shepherds. “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.”

3. Luke 2:25-34 NLT I have seen the Savior you have given to all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations. God doesn’t play favorites!

6. Luke 2:10 The angel said to the Shepherds. “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.” 1. God Offers HOPE

7. Genesis 12:1-3 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you… I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. 1. God Offers HOPE

8. John 14:1-2 Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. I am going to prepare a place for you. 1. God Offers HOPE He anticipates our arrival home!

9. Offers Hope Offers Hope

10. Luke 2:10 The angel said to the Shepherds. “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.” 2. God Offers JOY

12. Luke 2:10 The angel said to the Shepherds. “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.” 2. God Offers JOY

13. Luke’s Storyline of Joy 1:14 – Zechariah, John will be a joy! 1:44 – Elizabeth, baby leaped for joy! 1:47 – Mary, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! 1:58 – Neighbors/Relatives, shared Mary’s joy! 2:10 – Angels, proclaim great joy! 15:7, 10 – Lost sheep found, joy! 24:52 – Disciples, great joy! 2. God Offers JOY Everyone close to Jesus experienced Joy!

14. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. 2. God Offers JOY Everyone close to Jesus experienced Joy!

15. Offers Hope – Joy Offers Hope – Joy

16. Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 3. God Offers SALVATION Matthew 1:21 He will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.

17. Luke 2:30-35 For my eyes have seen your salvation… And a sword will pierce your own soul too. 3. God Offers SALVATION

18. Hebrews 9:26 But he has appeared once for all at the culmination of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself. He Sacrificed Himself to Save us! 3. God Offers SALVATION

20. Offers Hope – Joy – Salvation! Offers Hope – Joy – Salvation!

21. John 1:12 Yet to ALL who received Him and believed in His name, Jesus gave the right to become children of God. Give our Hearts… Offers Hope – Joy – Salvation! Offers Hope – Joy – Salvation! BELIEVE & RECEIVE Jesus this Christmas!

22. Acts 10:35 Message God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you are or where you’re from–if you want God and are ready to do as He says, the door is open. Offers Hope – Joy – Salvation! Offers Hope – Joy – Salvation! Give our Hearts… BELIEVE & RECEIVE Jesus this Christmas!

23. Acts 2:21 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord WILL be saved! BELIEVE and RECEIVE Jesus this Christmas! Jesus this Christmas! Offers Hope – Joy – Salvation! Offers Hope – Joy – Salvation! BELIEVE & RECEIVE Jesus this Christmas! Give our Hearts…

24. Dear God, Thank you for your goodness to me. Thank you for the hope and joy you offer in every detail of my life. Most of all, thank you for sending Jesus at Christmas to save me. I believe He died on the Cross for me and I want to receive Him as my Savior. Please forgive my sins and accept me into your family. I want to learn to love you, and trust you, and follow you for the rest of my life on earth. Then I want to join you in heaven forever! Amen. A “FOR ALL PEOPLE” PRAYER

25. Acts 2:21 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord WILL be saved! Offers Hope – Joy – Salvation! Offers Hope – Joy – Salvation! BELIEVE & RECEIVE Jesus this Christmas! Give our Hearts…

26. 100% of the gifts given during our Christmas Eve Services will be used for local outreach, to support our people on mission to our community. All of it will be divided 50/50 between: Outreach Care: Assisting those homeless in our community Youth Center Renovations: Used to reach our community