The habit of one-upmanship. We are notorious for doing it.   You tell me a story about some success that you’ve had. I have to top it with a story of my own.

This Sunday Pastor Ray brings the message as we read about an amazing woman (Elizabeth, the mother of John) who chose joy when she could have been set back by someone (Mary, the mother of Jesus.) outdoing her.

Ray message is titled Even When Someone Steals Your Thunder, Choose Joy  and he will have us look at Elizabeth’s Story…Elizabeth Outdone…Elizabeth’s Legacy.

Pastor Brian brings the message – God’s Word Never Fails – in the Chapel at 11. Last week Brian had us look at Zechariah, and by contrast this week we’ll be looking at the faith of Mary.

Brian’s main points: The Word Dwelling in our Midst…The Word Without Fear of Favor…the Word Never Fails

SUNDAY SERVICES

8:00 Service in the Auditorium

Worship & Praise: Angels We Have Heard on High…Infant Holy, Infant Lowly…Hark! The Herald Angels Sing…Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Message: Even When Someone Steals Your Thunder, Choose Joy

9:30 and 11:00 Services in the Auditorium

Worship & Praise: Joy to the World…Come And Stand Amazed Ye People….Angels We Have Heard on High….I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Message: Even When Someone Steals Your Thunder, Choose Joy

11:00 Service in the Chapel

Special Music: Bell Choir

Worship & Praise: Once in Royal David’s City…As With Gladness Men of Old…God Rest You Merry Gentlemen…What Child is This?

Message: God’s Word Never Fails