Here at La Jolla Pres., we want to see lives transformed through a relationship with Jesus. This season there are many ways to Experience and Express that transforming love. Know this, God loves you SO much, he sent His son just for YOU!
Our theme for Advent this year is “COME THOU LONG EXPECTED JESUS”
In 1744, as Charles Wesley was reading Haggai 2:7 he looked around at his community. He saw the dire plight of orphans around him, as well as the social divide of the people in Great Britain. He wrote a prayer which eventually became the Advent hymn, Come Thou Long Expected Jesus. He was praying that God would bring deliverance and hope to a troubled and broken society.
We still pray the same sorts of prayers today. This hymn reminds us that a Savior was born for us. A savior who was “Born to set Thy People Free. Born Thy People to Deliver. Born a Child and yet a King. Born to live in us Forever.” During the season of Advent, we celebrate the one who was born for us and brought us abundant and everlasting life.
| Scripture | Sermon Title | Speaker | Watch | Listen | |
| 11/28 | Haggai 2:1-9 | Born to Set Thy People Free | Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham | Video | Audio |
| 12/5 | Isaiah 8:19-9:7 | Born Thy People to Deliver | Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham | Video | Audio |
| 12/12 | Matthew 2:1-12 | Born a Child and Yet a King | Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham | Video | Audio |
| 12/19 | Luke 1:26-33 | Born to Reign in Us Forever | Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham | Video | Audio |
| 12/24 | Luke 2:8-20 | Born this Day… A Savior | Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham | Video | Audio |
| 12/26 | Luke 2:41-52 | Tenacious Hope | Rev. Scott Mitchell | Video | Audio |
Christmas Eve services are going to be great! There are five options: 4:00 & 5:30pm are the fun Family Services, 7:00 & 9:00pm are traditional Candlelight Services, and 11:00pm is a midnight Communion Service. We are trying to spread out the crowds, and leave some social distancing, so we’re taking reservations here:
We are also live streaming all the Christmas Eve Worship Services at 4:00, 5:30, 7:00, 9:00, and 11:00pm. Click on a thumbnail and watch on YouTube:
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| 4:00PM Family Service | 5:30PM Family Service | 7:00PM Candlelight Service | 9:00PM Candlelight Service | 11:00PM Midnight Service |
Military Toy Drive December 18
An opportunity to help provide Christmas toys for military families
We are collecting new unwrapped toys (infant – teen) for enlisted families to give to their children for Christmas. We partner with Military Outreach Ministries to offer a Christmas Toy Store for the enlisted families to shop, free of charge, for their children’s presents.
We’ll be collecting toys on Sunday mornings and weekdays through December 18th. For more information, contact Michelle – michellew@ljpres.org
Fill-A-Bag for a Refugee Family – We’re Partnering with Nile Sisters to help provide home basics this holiday season
Refugee families live on limited incomes. One way Nile Sisters Development Initiative helps during the holiday season is to hand out bags filled with the basics. The next time you shop for the basics, would you shop for a needy family too? Please fill a sturdy bag with items from the list below and bring it to the church by December 19.
WOMAN: Deodorant, toothbrush & paste, feminine pads, shampoo, body washes, lotion, shaving sticks
MEN: Deodorant, toothbrush & paste, razors, bath soap
CHILDREN: Diapers, wipes, lotion, powder, bath soap, toothbrush & paste, toys, backpacks, pencils (colored & lead), crayons
HOME: Laundry detergent, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, mop, broom, cleaning supplies for kitchen and bathroom
GIFT CARDS: Target, Walmart, Food for Less, Marshall’s. Checks & cash donations accepted
We’ll be collecting bags on Sunday mornings and weekdays through December 19th. For more information, contact Michelle – michellew@ljpres.org
Christmas Eve Services December 24
We will be having five Christmas Eve Services: 4:00 and 5:30pm Family, 7:00 and 9:00pm Candlelight, and 11:00pm midnight service