The church offices will be closed from December 24 to January 1 for the holidays. We will have our normal Sunday morning activities on December 28. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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The Light of Hope
In the gospel of John, the theme of light is one of the many ideas that can be traced throughout its message: light that gives life; light that provides direction; light that heals and transforms, and even brings judgment! But light is never meant to be understood as photons traveling through physical space and time, but a uniquely divine-human person who came from heaven to earth. That person is the reason we celebrate Christmas at all.
This Advent season, “The Light of Hope” will examine how Jesus Christ is that true light who has come into the world. Each message connects the imagery of light to the hope of Advent, preparing hearts for the arrival of the Messiah, both in his incarnation and his promised return.
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The Divine Light
Nov 30, 2025 • 49:09
Advent declares that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the true and ultimate Light of the world, who has stepped into the darkness of our ignorance, sin, and captivity to give us life and set us free! Series: The Light of Hope Speaker: Sean Scribner Scripture: John 1:1-14
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The Guiding Light
Dec 7, 2025 • 39:41
Jesus claimed to be the Light of the World. His exclusive person and teachings alone can reveal the truth of God in a saving way, but his offer to receive light that leads to life is extended to all. Series: The Light of Hope Speaker: Sean Scribner Scripture: John 8:12-20
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The Power of Light
Dec 14, 2025 • 00:42:34
The miraculous restorative healings of Jesus served a greater purpose than merely removing illness and providing sight. They served to point to the true identity and mission of the Son of God who came to restore spiritual sight and heal us from all sin. Series: The Light of Hope Speaker:…
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The Discomfort of Light
Dec 21, 2025 • 00:36:01
The message of the light of Christmas brings tidings of comfort and joy for all who humble themselves in repentance and faith. But the same light that reveals can also blind, and our experience of it rests upon our response to it. Series: The Light of Hope Speaker: Sean Scribner…
Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving
The church office will be closed from November 26-28 for Thanksgiving. There will be no Wednesday night activities on the 26th. If you have a pastoral emergency please contact us via email.
The Holiday Season at EMC
You and your family are warmly invited to join us for any (or all!) of our special holiday events coming up:
- Praise & Pie: An evening of singing praises and sharing testimonies, followed by pie!
- A Night of Christmas: A free event featuring a delightful performance by our EMC Preschool and KidZone children, followed by “A Family Christmas,” a drama featuring beloved Christmas songs and a heartwarming story, and concluding with a sweets exchange.
- Candlelight Christmas Eve: A beautiful service full of carols, candles, and communion.
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Hours of Operation:
Monday, November 17th – 10am – 1pm
Tuesday, November 18th – 2 – 5pm
Wednesday, November 19th – 5 – 8pm
Thursday, November 20th – 12 – 3pm
Friday, November 21st – 5 – 7pm
Saturday, November 22nd – 11am – 2pm
Sunday, November 23rd – 2 – 5pm
Monday, November 24th – 8 – 10am
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