In one week, two teams will be playing for the Vince Lombardi Trophy as the best in the NFL.   There will be hours of planning – watching film – breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of their opponent.  No team would ever think of just showing up and playing the game.  It would be disastrous.  And yet, we do exactly that in some areas of our lives.  This Sunday, Do You Have A Plan?  We will begin a series on the importance of planning in our lives. 

There is a certain pride when it comes to our family names.  We research the history associated with our names and wonder about people we have never met.  As Christians, we wear the name of Christian.  It is our family name.  It carries with it a certain pride and priorities.  This Sunday, we start a series, What It Means To Be A Christian.  The Name we wear declares things about our lives. 

 For some, Christmas is about the gifts.  Christians mature a perspective that says love birthed Christmas.  This Sunday, The Gift Of Love, a message about God’s awesome gift to us – Jesus!  The Christmas Story tells us that “God is with us,” not “God was with us!”

 Last time, Base Camp Security.  This Sunday, Leaving Base Camp, a message about what real friends do.  We will talk about the difference between being accessible and being available.  Our backdrop will be the story of the paralytic of Mark 2.

This Sunday, When We Walk The Path Of Sorrow II.  This message will address the four phases of sorrow, and the role that tears, talk, and time play in one’s healing.