This Sunday, we explored the difference between temporary happiness based on our circumstances and the true joy we find when we're rooted in God's grace and purpose. Pastor Adam challenged us to move from asking "how can this be?" to surrendering with "let it be with me."
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Sermon Notes
Check out some of the key takeaways from this past Sunday's sermon.
This week's scripture was Luke 1:26-38
This week's scripture was Luke 1:26-38
- You are a favored, graced one. Just as the angel greeted Mary with "Rejoice, graced one," God extends His grace to each of us. Our response to God's grace should be joy, not skepticism or self-doubt.
- Joy comes from living beyond yourself. The formula for joy is Jesus first, others second, yourself third. When we serve others and participate in God's work in the world, we experience joy that circumstances cannot take away.
- Nothing is impossible with God. Our excuses and limitations don't limit God's possibilities. When we move from "How can this be?" to "Let it be with me," we open ourselves to the transforming work God wants to do through us.
Get Ready for Christmas Extravaganza
Christmas Extravaganza is coming soon on December 20th! Please consider donating your time by volunteering or donating items from our wishlists to help make Christmas magical for our children in our community.
Coming up at LVfirst
Everything coming up at LVfirst in the next weeks.
Christmas Eve Services (December 24, 2025)
Join us this Christmas Eve for one of our many candlelight services that the whole family will enjoy.
At 3:30PM, we have our Family Service which will feature a presentation of "Unwrapping Christmas" performed by our LV Kids ministry. This is a great service for families with young children!
Our 5:00 & 7:00PM services are traditional candlelight services and will give you a classical Christmas Eve experience as we come together and celebrate the birth of Jesus.
At 11:00PM, we have an acoustic worship service that ends with Holy Communion as we enter Christmas morning together.
Join us this Christmas Eve for one of our many candlelight services that the whole family will enjoy.
At 3:30PM, we have our Family Service which will feature a presentation of "Unwrapping Christmas" performed by our LV Kids ministry. This is a great service for families with young children!
Our 5:00 & 7:00PM services are traditional candlelight services and will give you a classical Christmas Eve experience as we come together and celebrate the birth of Jesus.
At 11:00PM, we have an acoustic worship service that ends with Holy Communion as we enter Christmas morning together.
Post-Christmas Services (December 28, 2025)
On Sunday, December 28th, we will have only ONE SERVICE at 11:00AM in the Sanctuary. This service will not be live streamed.
On Sunday, December 28th, we will have only ONE SERVICE at 11:00AM in the Sanctuary. This service will not be live streamed.
Next Sunday at LVfirst
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