Church of the Nazarene- Harrisonburg
Christmas Light: Out of Darkness
Locations & Times
Church of the Nazarene - Harrisonburg
1871 Boyers Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
This week at COTN
1. East Rock Events- Want to get involved with everything that's going on at our East Rock Campus? Find our more here: https://www.abeaconofhope.org/eastrock/
2. Celebrate Advent with COTN- This season, we will be celebrating Advent as an entire church family by inviting you to engage on Sunday mornings during service and Sunday evenings at 5pm in your home through our social media!
Facebook: cotn.hope
Instagram: cotn_hope
3. Jingle Jammy Jam- Kid’s City invites children in grades K-5 to join us in celebrating Christmas together! A Christmas presentation, carols, crafts, and games are among some of the fun activities kids will participate in. Due to Covid, we are limiting this event to 30 children split into two rooms, so all children must pre-register. Kids should wear their pj’s and masks are required. Register at abeaconofhope.churchcenter.com
3. Discover Your Church- If you're interested in learning more about Church of the Nazarene and how to become a member, you can sign-up for our online version of Discover Your Church, happening December 8 at 6:30pm. Register at info@abeaconofhope.org
4. Caroling- Are you looking for more ways to spread Christmas cheer during 2020? Well, COTN needs you! We want to invite you to be an outdoor caroling greeter before our Christmas services, starting on December 13. Families and individuals alike can sign up for time slots here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4faaad28a2f58-cotn
Check out our Church Center app to register for Events, stay connected to your Life Group, and manage your Giving. You can also use the app to take those Next Steps!
https://abeaconofhope.churchcenter.com/home
540.434.1092
info@abeaconofhope.org
2. Celebrate Advent with COTN- This season, we will be celebrating Advent as an entire church family by inviting you to engage on Sunday mornings during service and Sunday evenings at 5pm in your home through our social media!
Facebook: cotn.hope
Instagram: cotn_hope
3. Jingle Jammy Jam- Kid’s City invites children in grades K-5 to join us in celebrating Christmas together! A Christmas presentation, carols, crafts, and games are among some of the fun activities kids will participate in. Due to Covid, we are limiting this event to 30 children split into two rooms, so all children must pre-register. Kids should wear their pj’s and masks are required. Register at abeaconofhope.churchcenter.com
3. Discover Your Church- If you're interested in learning more about Church of the Nazarene and how to become a member, you can sign-up for our online version of Discover Your Church, happening December 8 at 6:30pm. Register at info@abeaconofhope.org
4. Caroling- Are you looking for more ways to spread Christmas cheer during 2020? Well, COTN needs you! We want to invite you to be an outdoor caroling greeter before our Christmas services, starting on December 13. Families and individuals alike can sign up for time slots here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4faaad28a2f58-cotn
Check out our Church Center app to register for Events, stay connected to your Life Group, and manage your Giving. You can also use the app to take those Next Steps!
https://abeaconofhope.churchcenter.com/home
540.434.1092
info@abeaconofhope.org
In our series on Christmas Light, today, we study darkness.
Think about two important words from Isaiah 9:1
Key Word #1: “Nevertheless”
Key Word #1: “Nevertheless”
This very famous messianic (Christmas prophecy) in Isaiah, is immediately preceded by something not as famous but just as important.
(Isaiah 9:1) "Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress."
Key Word #2: “Gloom”
Key Word #2: “Gloom”
Isaiah 9:1a
"Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom" (Heb: muw`aph –the greatest distress; hopelessness)
King James Version: "Nevertheless, the dimness shall not be such as in her vexation" (to be cursed, to have a sense of no way out)
"Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom" (Heb: muw`aph –the greatest distress; hopelessness)
King James Version: "Nevertheless, the dimness shall not be such as in her vexation" (to be cursed, to have a sense of no way out)
But what does all of this have to do with you?
Reminders from Part 1 of the series:
Biblically, light is a symbol of hope, life, and truth. The very first thing we ever hear God say concerns light.
Biblically, light is a symbol of hope, life, and truth. The very first thing we ever hear God say concerns light.
Giving at HFCN
If you have ever have questions or need help with online giving, please let us know. finance@abeaconofhope.org Thank you for your partnership in the Kingdom of Christ!
https://abeaconofhope.churchcenter.com/giving