PORT
COMMUNITY
CHURCH

DECEMBER, 2023—

Although this month marks the end of the calendar year, it brings the beginning of the Christian year. So, as followers of Christ, we are ready to begin again as we prepare our hearts and minds to celebrate the birth of our Savior. But before we get to that momentous day on the 25th, we need to spend some time reflecting on the HOPE, PEACE, JOY, and LOVE that are ours because God sent His Son into this dreadfully fallen world to bring us His salvation. Those four rich terms--hope, peace, joy, love--frame the Sundays in this season of Advent ("long-awaited arrival").

 

Of course, we will commemorate Jesus' first arrival, but for those of us who are trusting in Him alone for our redemption, we look forward to His SECOND arrival. And as we do, let's embark on a "Year of Transformation." We are reminded by God's Word that we should continue to "BE TRANSFORMED" (Romans 12:2) as we walk with Christ through this world. As the Christian year unfolds, we will be digging into the Bible to find as many ways as we can to be changed more and more into the image of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18b). And as we are transformed, God's Spirit can transform those around us by our witness of the love, joy, peace, and hope our Savior gives us!

 

At Port Community Church we continue to move into an ever deeper relationship with Jesus. There is a perceptible yearning to study and learn from God's Word AND to pray diligently and effectively. We desire a powerfully life-changing relationship with our Creator, Savior, and Lord--Jesus Christ!

 

Please know that you are welcome to join us as we enter this "Year of Transformation!" Wherever you are in your faith journey, you are welcome here. We will love and walk with you into God's perfect future for all of us together. 

                               —Pastor Frank Brown