Because of Christmas

A Devotional Journey for the 12 Days of Christmas

During Advent, we all excitedly look towards celebrating Jesus’s birth. However, suddenly it is December 26 and the world resets to its ordinary preoccupations. That’s what is wonderful about observing the Twelve Days of Christmas: it helps us keep reflecting on God’s grace and the miracle of Christmas after the busyness of Christmas Day is past.

Because of Christmas

A Devotional Journey for the 12 Days of Christmas

Over the Twelve Days of Christmas, Because Of Christmas will help us to see what happens for each of us because Jesus was born that first Christmas morn.

Have Yourself a Merry Heart at Christmas (December 22, 2021)

What does it mean to wish somebody a “merry little Christmas”? Pastor Brad turns to Proverbs to consider this.

Christmas Eve at Little Hills

Come Celebrate the Savior's Birth with Us

Join us on tonight at 7 pm on Christmas Eve as Little Hills — a special moment to prepare our hearts for Christmas Day. During the service we will share in the culmination of our journey through the Spirit’s Work at Christmas that we have been exploring over Advent. Jim Krenning, Joyce Neikirk and Pastor Tim will share from God’s Word and Melanie Haynes will lead us in a Christmas carol to celebrate that our Savior is born!

The Quiet Man (December 20, 2021)

What does “Average Joe” Joseph contribute to the Christmas story? Pastor Steve helps us think about this quiet man who plays importantly into the story of Jesus’s birth because of his actions.

How Can This Be? (December 20, 2021)

Zechariah and Mary both asked the question we often ask of God: “How can this be?” As we think about the Spirit’s work, we understand better the answer for both them and for us.

Advent Wreath Lighting (Week 4)

Jeff and Kathy Landis light the fourth candle as we continue through a special #52Verses52Books52Weeks journey through Advent. How does our excitement about the coming of the Savior impact others?

Walk in the Light (December 19, 2021)

The Christmas season can be difficult and filled with haboring offenses. How do we walk in the light when everything around us feels so dark? Check out this message as we explore how Gods grace teaches us how to walk in light and love.

The Lost Presents (December 13, 2021)

The Christmas Story is full of a special kind of gift giving. But have those gifts been misplaced?

Advent Wreath Lighting (Week 3)

Jim Krenning lights the third (“Joy”) candle as we continue through a special 52 Verses, 52 Books, 52 Weeks journey through Advent. Jim takes us to the Gospel of John to think about the joy Jesus offers each of us as a free gift.