We are so glad you joined us this morning. Below you will find everything you need to help assist you with information about our Worship Gathering as well as what's going on within our church throughout the week. We would love to hear from you! If you would like to connect with us, click HERE

Message Points 

THE DOUBT THAT STOLE CHRISTMAS
Matthew 1 & Luke 1

Introduction: The Christmas narrative is full of stories of doubt, and for good reason, because it is filled with one miracle after another. Yet the true miracles were those in which doubt became belief. (Definition of doubt: to call into question something that is true)

The Characters of Doubt
  Zacharias (Luke 1:11-18)
  Mary (Luke 1:26-34)
  Joseph (Matthew 1:18-19)

The Causes of Doubt
  Absence of Faith
  Lack of Information
  Difficult Circumstances
  Lack of Experience
  Skepticism  
  Discouragement
  Miracles—the supernatural

The Consequences of Doubt

  It Brings the Possibility of Judgment (Luke 1:19-20)
  It Disrupts God’s Purpose for the Doubter (Luke 1:21-22)
  It Steals Joy (Luke 1:59-64)
  It Hinders Peace (Luke 1:79)
  It Fears and Anticipates the Worst (Matthew 1:18-19)
  It Nullifies Prayers (James 1:2-8)
  It Opens Hearts to Temptation and then possibly Sin (Genesis 3:1-19)

The Conquering of Doubt
  Investigation—self-doubt or doubt others (Luke 1:18)
  Examination—doubt to question to belief (Luke 1:34-38)
  Obedience—decide to act on what is known (step of faith)(Matthew 1:20-25)

Application: Most of those involved in the Christmas narrative started with doubt that became belief. What doubts in your life need to become belief? What is your doubt costing you in this life and the life to come?

Giving

To Give Online: Click HERE

On December 19th at our Christmas Event those who do not give online, will have an opportunity to give to our regular weekly offering.

Pleasant City's Grand Christmas

Sunday, December 19th 6-8pm at the LeGrand Center

Join us as we celebrate our Savior’s birth. Doors open at 5:00. Pre-K childcare available during worship. Families are encouraged to stay for dinner & entertainment. We will serve lasagna, salad, bread, & dessert (child option: mac & cheese). If you are registered, please check the number you RSVP’d. We need exact numbers to free up more space for others. Please ensure everyone in your party is attending.

To join the waitlist or decrease your registration, click: HERE

Holiday Schedule

December 22 & 29: No Activities

December 19 & 26: No Connect Groups

December 23, & 27: Church Office will be closed for the Christmas Holiday. If you need a pastor during this time, please call the Crisis Line at 704-349-3000.

Seniors With A Testimony

Tuesday—12/14—6pm—Legacy Suite

Join us for Carols, The Christmas Story, & a meal of pickups!

Welcome New Memebers

Christopher Barr

Jonathan, Teresa, & Elizabeth Bradley

Wade & Haley Bryant

Shannon & Kim Chapman

Ronny & Joy Funderburke

Jim & Kim Frost

Dalton & Kacie Gowan

Chris & Lisa Harrison

Dan & Paige Hartley

Brooks & Morgan McGinnis

Mike & Jennifer McKinnish, Josh Lucas, Kinsley McKinnish

Michael & Katherine Mellentine

Drew, Teresa, & John Franklin Meiers

Logan & Ali Rowe

Jessica Sears

Kerri Shifflett

Mark & Kristi VanBuren

Selah Werner

Baptism

December 26—9:30 & 11:00am 

If you are interested in Baptism, please sign up by Wednesday, 12/22.

To register, click: HERE

International Mission Offering

The Month of December

Given so far: $1,236

2021 Goal:  $10,000

Clubhouse Kids Ministry

To view Clubhouse Resources which include: Worship Experiences (Bible Story), Godtime Cards, and Parent Guides: Click HERE

warehouse247 Student Ministry

Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm.  A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students.  Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching