I want to start by saying Thank You to Pastor Kenny and the missions team for the wonderful service yesterday. How easy it is to put our heads in the sand and not pay attention to all that is taking place around us. It was shocking for me to learn that 94% of South Americans are not Christians. I was also shocked by the number of people groups in South America, 411, who have not heard the Gospel. I pray that God would call out missionaries from Front Street that would make a difference around the world. I also pray that Front Street would make a strong statement about our commitment to missions through our giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Let's join together in praying for the evangelization of the world!

This coming Sunday we will begin our Christmas series entitled The Gift. Over the next four Sundays, we will focus on the greatest gift of all time, the gift of the Only Begotten Son of God. Our text this Sunday will focus on The Gift Promised from Isaiah 9:6. This verse reads: For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. As you take time this week to reflect on the Word of God, I would like to ask you to take time to focus on the names given to the God's promised gift in this prophecy of Isaiah. In a day and time when we face great uncertainties, verses like Isaiah 9:6 remind us of the great and awesome God that we serve.

Looking forward to our time together Sunday,