Crossway's Christmas Carol & Cookie Service 2024
This Christmas gathering invites the church to slow down and remember the wonder of God coming in human form. Through carols, celebration, and the retelling of the story, the service centers on the goodness of the Lord who came near in vulnerability in order to save. The hope in the message is that the Christmas story never grows old. It still fills hearts with awe, shalom, gratitude, and renewed joy in the God who made us his people. Let the story of Jesus' coming become fresh to you again. Slow down enough to remember his goodness, welcome his peace, and celebrate the Savior who came near for you. Lord Jesus, thank you for coming near in humility and love. Fill our hearts with wonder, peace, and joy, and help us remember your saving goodness with fresh gratitude.
- The gathering opens in celebration and welcome, then turns the church's attention to the goodness of God in the incarnation.
- Christmas is framed as both prophetic action and transforming event.
- Worship and storytelling work together to help the congregation remember the story freshly and respond with awe.
- Let the story of Jesus' coming become fresh to you again.
- Slow down enough to remember his goodness, welcome his peace, and celebrate the Savior who came near for you.
Let the story of Jesus' coming become fresh to you again. Slow down enough to remember his goodness, welcome his peace, and celebrate the Savior who came near for you.
Lord Jesus, thank you for coming near in humility and love. Fill our hearts with wonder, peace, and joy, and help us remember your saving goodness with fresh gratitude.
