The Meaning Behind the Magic :: Part 1 :: Finding What Matters Most | Ryan Howell :: December 5, 2021

Welcome to the podcast!Everything you need can be found on the gather page. Today we start a new series...The Meaning Behind the Magic | Week #01Finding What Matters Most | December 2nd and 5thAnchor Verse: Everyone who listened was astonished at what the shepherds toldthem. But Mary took all this in and reflected on it. Luke 2:18-19Connect with us!DIGITAL CONNECT CARDTalk Notes in 3 options:TALK NOTES-PDFTALK NOTES-FILLED-INTALK NOTES-YOUVERSIONGive Online:HOW TO GIVE ONLINETHE FEED: WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTERThis week's closing song is When Hope Came Down.The Weekly Blessing:May the Hope of Christmas give you joy this week. May that joy give your hands and feet strength Should they grow cold or tired while ringing the bell outside of Walmart. May your eyes be filled with wonder and your heart full of contentmentAs you enjoy the magic of this season.This week, may your heart be filled with gratitude for the dreams, angels and starsThat God has used to bring the message of hope into your life. These are the miracles of love that point us to Jesus. May you find overwhelming joy in worshiping and giving generously at the manger this Christmas season.And this week, in your everyday normal life, may you become a dream, an angel or a starTo someone searching for the hope and joy that is found only in Jesus. Amen