PLEASE NOTE: SERVICE TIME CHANGE TO 3:30

Do you ever get tasked with a chore that causes you to ask, “What’s the point?” Of course all of us has. Sometimes we do things over and over again where there is a point, but we forget what it is. Every year we make a big deal over Christmas (and we should!), but we can lose sight of the point of Christmas. This Sunday I want to ask the question, “What is the point of Christmas?” Not in a cynical, nihilistic way. But in a genuine reminder of why Christmas is important to all of us.

Also, we have the privilege of welcoming in new members to our church. This is a special time where we publicly acknowledge commitment to the church as an extension of commitment to Jesus. Please come to share this moment and reflect on God’s goodness to all of us who have made similar commitments.

Finally, come to church this Sunday to celebrate Christmas. This Sunday’s service will serve as the 4th Sunday of Advent as well as our Christmas Eve service. This combination allows us to progress from longing for the coming of Jesus to celebrating His arrival! We will sing, pray, welcome new members, hear God’s Word, and fellowship together for the last time in 2020. See you Sunday!

Please take note of ways to gather for Sunday Service at The Rock:

1) We are meeting outside at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 3:30 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, masks and Bibles! For a complete copy of our guidelines for re-opening CLICK HERE.

2) We will also be live on Facebook Live (NOT ZOOM). If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in person, are feeling sick, or have been exposed to someone who is sick stay connected through this live-stream - CLICK HERE at 3:30 Sunday afternoon.

3) Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon. I will send out an email the week following with the sermon link attached.

“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” - Matthew 1:21


- Pastor Curt

Theological Word of The Week:

Incarnation

The act of God the Son whereby he took to himself a human nature.

Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology

Upcoming Events

Children's Ministry

We are providing live Sunday School starting Sunday, Sept. 20!

Here is the plan: Children will be with their parents for the singing portion of the service. Children will be dismissed after singing to meet with Cameron and Courtney outside near the playground outside of the auditorium. Cameron will plan a short lesson, have a group activity, and supervise some free play. At the end of the service, Cameron will walk the children back to where we meet. This is 100% voluntary for parents. Your children are also welcome to be with you during the service. We believe this can be done in a safe and organized way. All activities will be outside. Every child will be encouraged to keep their masks on. We will do the best we can to encourage distance.

-Cameron

Sermon Topic - December 20

4th Sunday of Advent

Matthew 1:18-25

“What’s The Point of Christmas?”

2020 YTD