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  1. Don’t Put This Light Away!

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    Don’t Put This Light Away! – a word by Pastor Bryan D. Edwards from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "how you may feel about the Christmas lights coming down and getting packed away. However, I pray you’ll remember that the Light of the World"

    Christmas is indeed the most wonderful time of the year! But, the day after Christmas… not so much. Admittedly, all the excitement that went into putting up the Christmas lights is now nonexistent. The time has finally come to take them down.

    But certainly, don’t let December 26th be the day you put all of the excitement of Christmas away until next year. Instead, ponder the incarnation of God in the Lord Jesus Christ. It means He has come to illuminate our lives today and forevermore.

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  2. Immanuel Christmas Series

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    Christmas is a celebration of God’s greatest promise to Mankind — we are not alone. We are not left alone in our suffering, hurts, brokenness, or sin. Matthew 1:23 says, “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel — which means, God with us.” In our Christmas series this year, we’ll explore the significance of God dwelling among us.

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  3. What God has Prepared

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    Made for Heaven — a word by Pastor Bill Young from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "Undoubtedly, God has so much more for us in the future. Heaven awaits us. We will never be satisfied until then"

    “However, as it is written: ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him’— but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit.”— 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (NIV)

    I recently taught on a section of verses from Romans 8. As a result, it got me thinking about Heaven. We are told in Colossians 3:1-2 to get our minds and hearts on Heaven and not be fixed on earthy things. As I tried to apply that verse, I was reminded of a Christmas at our home many years ago.

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  4. Let it Snow!

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    Let it Snow! – A word by Pastor Steve McInroy from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "the most sensible thing possible. In the storms of my life, I need to trust the Lord and say to Him, “let it snow."

    I have a love/hate relationship with snow. The lovely song that Frank Sinatra made famous, “Let It Snow,” brings a certain whimsical set of emotions. Yes, the snow is beautiful! Yet, my back is aching, and driving is stressful. When pondering the statement “let it snow,” I can’t help but be reminded of the One (and only One) who controls the snow.

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  5. What Do You Want?

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    What Do You Want? – a word from Pastor Bill Young from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "Jesus IS asking us that very question each day, “What do you want ME to do for YOU?” Of course, He knows precisely what we want"

    “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” — Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV84)

    We recently asked our kids for Christmas gift ideas. Some of them went above and beyond the call of duty. They sent us their “Wish List” from Amazon! Welcome to the technology age. This electronic wish list certainly proved to be very helpful. Specifically, it showed us that our kids took our request seriously; they knew what they wanted. I think God wants us to have the same heart attitude.

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  6. O Holy Night Christmas Series

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    "O Holy Night" — A new Christmas sermon series at The Rock Church in Draper, UT. In this three-part Christmas series, we’ll take a closer look at some well-known Christmas hymns and you’ll never sing them the same way again. 

    “O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining. It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth.” 

    We sing these beautiful songs every year. But, how many of us take the time to think about the majestic (and powerful) words we’re actually singing? Their rich, theological significance is worth discovering. 

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  7. Greatest Statement Ever

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    Greatest Statement Ever – a word by Pastor Josh Whitney from The Rock Church in Draper UT. "Don’t let your familiarity with this story dull your heart. Jesus will save His people from their sins. Greatest Statement Ever."

    “But as [Joseph] considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” — Matthew 1:20-21

    Jesus will save His people from their sins. That might be the greatest statement anyone has ever made. Indeed, we remember this fact as we celebrate Christmas!

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  8. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year – A blog about Holiday Service Times at The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "...changes to a few of our weekend services. Please make note of the changes so we don’t miss you. Merry Christmas"

    Christmas Eve Services

    There will be three Christmas Eve Services for you to pick from on December 24 (5/6/7:00 p.m.). Be sure to invite your friends and family to this special night. Childcare will be limited to Nursery (0-2 years old) and Toddlers (2-3 years old).

    Holiday Schedule for Weekend Services

    The upcoming holidays are bringing some changes to a few of our weekend services. Please make note of the changes so we don’t miss you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    December 24: Christmas Eve Services at 5/6/7:00 p.m.

    December 25: (Christmas): No Saturday Night Service

    December 26: No Sunday Services

    January 1: (New Year’s Day): No Saturday Night Service

    January 2: Yes, there will be regular Sunday Services (9:30 & 11:15 a.m.)

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  9. His Name Shall Be Called Christmas Series

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    "His Name Shall Be Called" A Christmas series at The Rock Church in Draper, Utah. Join us this Christmas season for this special, five-part series. Together, we’ll discover how the prophetic names of Jesus help us more fully understand who He truly is.

    A New, Christmas Series at The Rock Church

    “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”  Isaiah 9:6

    Certainly, we’ve given Jesus many names throughout history. What title accurately describes Him or explains His life? Can we know this man from ancient Israel? Indeed, Jesus fulfilled a promise made by the prophet Isaiah. A promise made more than 600 years before Jesus’ birth. Without a doubt, He was no mere man. Above all else, He was God in flesh.

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  10. Good News

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    Good News – a word by Pastor Josh Whitney from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "This year was full of bad news and reasons to fear. But, the angel’s word to the shepherds and us is “Fear not! I have good news!”

    “And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” — Luke 2:10-11

    Merry Christmas, Rock Church! As your pastors, we sure love and appreciate you all so much! You know, this time of year is special for many reasons…family, decorations and gifts just to name a few. However, the most important reason of all is that our Savior came to the earth. In Luke 2 (when the angel appeared to the shepherds) he said (paraphrasing), “Don’t be afraid! I have good news; the Savior has arrived!” 

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