“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11
“If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. One believes with the heart, resulting in righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, resulting in salvation.” Romans 10:9-10
Anticipation can be positively defined as eagerly longing, excitedly awaiting, or expectantly looking forward to something. When was the last time you were anticipating something? A package to be delivered, a friend you haven’t seen in a long time to visit, a new baby to arrive, a wedding day, a birthday, a much-needed vacation—we can all think of something. Over 2000 years ago, in the town of Bethlehem, a couple–chosen by God, anticipated the arrival of a baby. Not just any baby, but a promised baby, one that was prophesied to be the savior of the world–Jesus. As we enter the Christmas season, what are you anticipating? What is your child anticipating? We have the opportunity to teach our children to approach Christmas with great anticipation, not just for gifts they can unwrap, but in remembering the greatest gift ever given, one that brings “great joy for all people”—the gift of Jesus Christ and the salvation that comes from believing in him!
Merry Christmas from the Grace ECC family to your family!
Before December gets too busy take a few minutes to check out the December 2023 issue of Grace ECC News so you are in the know on upcoming events, information, and reminders.
This month’s issue of the Grace ECC News Online, features information about:
- Re-enrollment Information (page 1)
- Early Release Reminder (page 1)
- Thank you (page 1)
- Teacher Favorites (page 1)
- Preschool Christmas Concert info (page 1)
- Worthington Christian Kindergarten Info Night (page 2)
- Are you expecting? (page 2)
- Christmas at Grace Polaris (page 2)
- Curriculum Info and more (page 2)