Happy Monday! :)  Hope you have a few extra bucks in your pockets after all the 'Red Thursdays', 'Black Fridays', and 'Cyber Monday' deals! As yesterday was the first Sunday in advent, we are reminded of the Hope and prophecy of Jesus... the utmost gift! Of which no physically, purchased gift can compare.

If you haven't been to church in a while, we certainly miss you, and hope all is well. Make sure to come out and visit during our 'It was no ordinary night' on Saturday, December 6th... OR out to our Christmas Dinner Friday, December 12th.

Ken Hayden came and brought the Word last night. Here is a little of what you missed OR a gentle reminder of what was taught :)

KINGDOM OF GOD...

- Romans 14:17 NLT- "For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit."

1. Righteousness

- Jesus was the plan; no Plan B. To cleanse our sin; to redeem us to God!

- The gift of Christ wasn't 'opened' until he was crucified.

- He died for sins once and for all, for all!

- 2 Corinthians 5:21

- Matthew 27:50,51

- Because of this righteousness, God sees you as perfect! Yes we have 'issues', but the Holy Spirit is working on them.

2. Peace

- Freedom of turmoil

- Isaiah 9:6

- Isaiah 32:17

- Ephesians 2:14

- Philippians 4:6,7

3. Joy

- Delighted, contentment

- Galatians 5:22

- Get into His presence! He will remind you of the TRUTH and NOT the lies the devil tells you, or when the devil reminds you of your past.

4. Holy Spirit

In my own thoughts, the Kingdom of God is not so much a destination, it's a journey; and we are all on our own journey. Be encouraged by that!!

Have a super week!