Mary's Story

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Message

His Name Shall Be...
...Jesus (Savior) - Mary’s Story
Luke 1:26-2:52, Other Passages

Introduction: Mary was a common Jewish girl who was humbled that God would bestow His favor upon her. However, Mary’s role, in God’s salvation for us through Jesus, has become a story of controversy and misunderstanding for many.

The Myths Surrounding Mary’s Story
The Perpetual Virgin (Mark 6:1-4) (Matthew 12:46-47)
The Sinless One (Romans 3:23)
The Mediatrix (Mediator) (1 Timothy 2:5)
The Co-Redemptrix (Co-Redeemer) (Acts 4:8-12)
The Queen of Heaven (Revelation 4-5)
Transition: Mary is not to be worshipped but honored.

The Humility Surrounding Mary’s Story (Luke)
Her Hometown (Luke 1:26)
Her Husband (Luke 1:27a)
Her Faithfulness (Luke 1:27b)
Her Meekness (Luke 1:28-33)
Her Submission (Luke 1:34-38)
Her Worship (Luke 1:46-55)
Her Humiliation (Luke 2:1-7)
Her Wonder
--the shepherd’s visit (Luke 2:8-20)
--the Temple presentation (Luke 2:21-24)
--the just man speaks (Luke 2:25-35)
--the prophetess speaks (Luke 2:36-38)
--the trip to Jerusalem at Age 12 (Luke 2:41-50)
--the childhood & maturing of Jesus (Luke 2:39-40; Luke 2:51-52)

Application: Mary demonstrated true humility by having an accurate view of herself in recognizing just how small she was and by having an accurate view of God in recognizing just how big He is. Bottomline, she saw that she had a small part to play in the big story of Jesus and His role as Savior

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Year End Church Vote

NEWLY ELECTED DEACONS
Serving 2025-2027:
Robbie Alexander    
Brandon Davis         
Ben Fuller
Paul Hounshell
Thomas Spangler

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Vice Chair—Joey Strickland
Secretary—Robbie Alexander

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Holiday Schedule 

Wednesday 12/18:—Clubhouse Christmas Party, no other activities.

Sunday 12/22:—Gatherings at 9:30 & 11:00. No Youth or Adult Connect Groups.  Clubhouse will operate on normal schedule.

Christmas Eve 12/24:—Gatherings at 3:00pm & 4:30pm, Childcare for 2 year olds & under.

Wednesday 12/25:—No Activities

Tuesday 12/24 & Wednesday 12/25: The Church Office will be closed.  If you need a pastor during this time, please call the Crisis Line at 704-349-3000.

Sunday 12/29:—Gatherings at 9:30 & 11:00, Childcare for 2 year olds & under, no other activities.

Wednesday 1/1:—No Activities The Church Office will be closed.  If you need a pastor during this time, please call the Crisis Line.

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