Have you ever felt like you are in a sprint from Thanksgiving to Christmas? It’s easy for us to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season, with its many distractions and festivities. Yet when we allow ourselves to slow down, we realize the holiest moments are the ones found in silence and communion with the Savior where we create the space for Him to reveal Himself to us. Throughout the story of the birth of Christ, the angel Gabriel brings divine revelation of world-changing news to several of God’s servants. In an instant, the ordinary is interrupted by the extraordinary as Gabriel announces the arrival of the long-awaited Messiah. These angelic encounters remind us that God’s plans are often revealed through surprising and unexpected means. The Creator of the universe longs to speak directly into the lives of ordinary people to fulfill His extraordinary purposes. During Advent, we are invited to listen for God’s voice amid the busyness and noise of the season. Quiet moments of revelation are holy moments where heaven meets earth.

A rich life isn’t measured by what you have but by what you give. In the final week, we’ll examine the parable of the talents, learning that everything we have is entrusted to us by God for His purposes. This message will inspire the church to live with open hands, leaving a legacy of generosity that impacts lives for eternity. The service will end with a challenge to take the next step in faithful giving through Grace Fellowship Church.

Does your money serve you, or do you serve your money? This week, we’ll explore the tension between ownership and stewardship. The parable of the rich fool and the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 6 remind us that everything we have is entrusted to us by God, not for hoarding but for sharing and investing in eternal things. Attendees will be challenged to move from a mindset of control and accumulation to one of trust and purpose, recognizing that true freedom comes when we stop letting money control us.