Friends, as the season of Christmas approaches, I am so grateful for each of you and the extraordinary gift we share in being part of the family of God and for the many blessings we have experienced together throughout this year.

 

Christmas reminds us of God’s incredible love, demonstrated in the gift of His Son. Isaiah 9:6

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, (NIV)

 

Through Jesus, we have been adopted into a spiritual family that spans generations and nations. Wow, what a thought! What a privilege it is to call one another brothers and sisters in Jesus, united by His grace and bound together by His love.

 

As I reflect on this past year, I am profoundly thankful for how our Gracelife family has embodied the love of Jesus. Whether through acts of kindness, prayers lifted for one another, or the so many ways you have served within and beyond our congregation into our community, the Bluff and further. Your faithfulness has been a living testament to the unity and beauty of God’s family. You have been Jesus’ hands and feet to one another and to our community, and for that, I thank the Lord!

 

This Christmas, let us cherish the gift of being a part of God’s family. In a world marked by division and strife, we are called to be a light, a people of hope, peace, and truth. Let us celebrate not only the birth of our Jesus but also the gift of fellowship that He has given us through His Spirit. Let us express our gratitude to one another, build each other up in love, and remind each other of the eternal hope we share in Him!

 

As we gather with our families and loved ones this Christmas, may we also remember those who may feel alone or burdened during this season. Let us extend the warmth and love of our spiritual family to those in need, showing them the hope and joy that can only be found in the Lord. May our church continue to be a beacon of His light and a reflection of His heart.

 

On behalf of our Gracelife leadership team, I want to thank each of you for your prayers, your generosity, your encouragement, and your steadfast commitment to the mission God has given us. It is my prayer that this Christmas season fills your hearts with peace, your homes with joy, and your lives with the assurance of God’s unchanging love.

 

PS: We have an incredible Christmas series called GOD WITH US lined up, starting Sunday, 30 November 8am and 9:30am. Let’s invite the family and friends we have been trusting God for this year, so they too can join the Family of Jesus and walk in everything He has destined for them!

 

 

 

Praying for favour and revelation for you!

Craig