Reaching the Lost. Discipling the Saved. Sharing the Love of Jesus with Everyone.
We are starting a new BridgeKidz series with the tagline, “Jesus came to show us what God is like!”
Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.
Luke 1:68 (NIV)
What does the Bible’s account of Jesus’ birth reveal about who He is, and what He is like? Each week we’ll unwrap a Christmas present that will unwrap part of the Christmas story.
Our series is for the Sundays in December leading up to Christmas.
Join us!
The description of the end times is fascinating; confusing; beautiful; terrible; awe-inspiring! The vision of Christ’s return and judgement causes alarm, dismissal, and endless discussion.
Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
Revelation 1:7-8
It is the last Sunday of the Church Year. A day when we look toward the return of Jesus and the end of things as we know; the ultimate and inevitable conclusion of everything as we understand it.
But it is also the day when we look to those same events as culmination of God’s Plan for redemption, salvation, a new creation, and life everlasting; free from death, sadness, and pain!
As Christians, we need not fear the destruction, the calamity, and the judgement to come, because we know the other side of it. We know “the end” is not “The End.” For those who believe in Jesus and trust in God, it is the beginning of something far beyond our comprehension and imagination! Something that will make all our suffering and pain in this life trivial, forgettable, and inconsequential. When we have faith in Jesus, we have nothing to fear and everything to anxiously anticipate! “Come, Lord Jesus! Come!”
We are continuing our journey through Deuteronomy! Today we are at Deuteronomy 5:12ff.
Let’s go!
Come get a great lunch and support missions at LifeBridge!
Here are the details:
| WHAT | Drive-Thru Lunch |
| WHEN | Sunday, December 8, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| WHERE | LifeBridge Café |
| COST | Suggested donation of $10 per plate/person. |
| MENU | Chicken Spaghetti ; Green Beans; Bread |
| WHY | Raise monies for LifeBridge folks going on mission trips next summer. |
| CONTACT | Angie at 979/627-5817 for tickets and more information. |
Check out the great community activities for this year’s Sealy Fantasy of Lights, “Cowboy Christmas.”
LifeBridge plans to take part again in this year’s parade on December 7, so make sure to stay tuned to help with that and see Marci Migura for details.
From sealychamber.com/events/discover/fantasy/
Hosted by Sealy Community Foundation
Fantasy of Lights Parade
Step into a world of enchantment at the upcoming Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade! Get ready to be dazzled as the streets come alive with a procession of magnificent floats, each a masterpiece of holiday magic. We’re excited to share the details of this year’s parade, so mark your calendars for a memorable evening.
Floats, adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations, will start lining up at 5pm, transforming the parade route into a spectacle of wonder. The grand parade is scheduled to kick off at 7pm, promising a mesmerizing display of lights, creativity, and holiday spirit…
The Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade is more than just a procession – it’s a celebration of togetherness, a showcase of imagination, and a symphony of lights that brings our community together. So save the date, invite your friends and family, and be prepared to be swept away by the magic of the season. We can’t wait to share this unforgettable evening with you!
What are our priorities? Not just what we say they are or want them to be or what we think they should be so others view us the “right” way; what are they actually?
[Jesus said,] “You will be hated by all for My Name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.”
Mark 13:13
Last week we heard that we are to love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength and our neighbors as ourselves. But, really — “all”?! I mean, come on. That’s just hyperbole, right?
That’s what we’d like to believe, but that is not the reality of the text or our calling.
Today’s Scriptures make that clear.
In the Gospel, Jesus praises the poor widow literally gave everything she had! In the Old Testament lesson, Elijah asks for the same from a widow and her son; and she obliges!
Both gave because the truly believed and put that faith into practice, trusting that the Lord would provide!
So, what’s holding us back from being “all in” for God in all areas of our lives? Is it a lack of calling? A lack of faith? A lack of trust? Is it disbelief in what Scripture says or what God commands? Is it an inherent security that comes from our stuff instead of God? Our time instead of His work? Our perceived duty to self and others over duty to Him?
The fact is, there is nothing we have that isn’t actually His; including our things and time. When we realize that He has simply granted us temporary stewardship over these things, it is very freeing! Our decisions can be “all in” because they are “all His” anyway. We can rely on His provisions because we see His faithfulness for us every day. So we can respond in with the same generous faithfulness in all things!
“Thank You, Lord, for Your constant faithfulness to us and provisions for us. Grant us thankful hearts that respond to You in every way, for everything, forever! In Jesus’ name. Amen!”Throughout history there are those who would agree with Charles Dickens that they lived in “the best of times” and “the worst of times.”
Dicken was writing about the French Revolution era, but I wonder if some in Jesus’ time might have been tempted to think similarly. After all, though they were under Roman rule and all the negatives that contained, they were mostly left alone, had a beautiful temple and temple area; they could travel fairly freely, earn a decent living, and lived within the “Pax Romana.”
“Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” (Mark 13:1)
But Jesus doesn’t share a rosy future approaching, but rather some frightening – even horrifying things to come! He shares the challenges that will come soon and last until He comes again. They need to watch and be on their guard lest they stray and walk the path of the world instead of the path of God.
We see people being led astray in similar ways today. We hear cries about how wonderful (or terrible) things are, or great they will be. We focus on this or that of the world, or issues which are temporary and take our eye off the ball of promised eternal prize and what must precede It.
We caught up in and try to read “signs of the time” in this age instead of those of the World to come.
“See that no on leads you astray” Jesus says. That is just as true for us as it was for His disciples then.
Things will get bad. Very bad. But fear not, for “the one who endures to the end will be saved!”
Don’t be swayed by the “best” or “worst” of this world! Don’t loose sight of Goal! Don’t take your focus off Him!
HE is the point! HE is the goal! HE is the best, for all time!
“Thank You, Lord!”
We are continuing our journey through the pivotal book of Deuteronomy! Today we are at Deuteronomy 4:44ff.
Let’s go!
Ladies, it’s time for a Christmas Party!
| LOCATION | Renee Pursley’s Home 12075 FM 2187 Rd. Sealy, TX 77474 |
| DATE | Monday, December 4, 2023 |
| TIME | 6:00 PM |
| RSVP | Renee at (713) 516-2109 |
| BRING | Food item to snack on & a homemade gift (edible or not) for the gift exchange. |
Let’s celebrate the Christmas season together!
The Sealy Ministerial Alliance will be having their Community Worship Service on November 24, at 6:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
The Rev. Rhonda Fanning from St. John’s Episcopal Church will be delivering the message.
There will be a reception following.
A love offering will be taken up and all the proceeds go to the Sealy Ministerial Alliance to provide benevolence for the Sealy Community.
We hope to see you there!
What are our priorities? Not just what we say they are or want them to be or what we think they should be so others view us the “right” way; what are they actually?
And Elijah said to her, “Do not fear; go and do as you have said. But first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterward make something for yourself and your son.
1 Kings 17:13
Last week we heard that we are to love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength and our neighbors as ourselves. But, really — “all”?! I mean, come on. That’s just hyperbole, right?
That’s what we’d like to believe, but that is not the reality of the text or our calling.
Today’s Scriptures make that clear.
In the Gospel, Jesus praises the poor widow literally gave everything she had! In the Old Testament lesson, Elijah asks for the same from a widow and her son; and she obliges!
Both gave because the truly believed and put that faith into practice, trusting that the Lord would provide!
So, what’s holding us back from being “all in” for God in all areas of our lives? Is it a lack of calling? A lack of faith? A lack of trust? Is it disbelief in what Scripture says or what God commands? Is it an inherent security that comes from our stuff instead of God? Our time instead of His work? Our perceived duty to self and others over duty to Him?
The fact is, there is nothing we have that isn’t actually His; including our things and time. When we realize that He has simply granted us temporary stewardship over these things, it is very freeing! Our decisions can be “all in” because they are “all His” anyway. We can rely on His provisions because we see His faithfulness for us every day. So we can respond in with the same generous faithfulness in all things!
“Thank You, Lord, for Your constant faithfulness to us and provisions for us. Grant us thankful hearts that respond to You in every way, for everything, forever! In Jesus’ name. Amen!”
We are continuing our journey through the pivotal book of Deuteronomy! Today we are at Deuteronomy 4:20ff.
Let’s go!
Join us for Christmas at LifeBridge!
On Christmas Eve, we will enjoy food, fellowship, and worship!
At 4:00 PM in the café we will have food and fellowship, sharing the joy of Jesus!
We’ll then journey into the sanctuary at 5:00 PM to hear, experience, and partake in the worship of the Newborn King, Jesus; the Savior born for us!
We want you to know that you and your family are invited and welcome this Christmas Eve at LifeBridge. We don’t care what you look like, your religious background, or if you normally attend church. We just want to celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas with you!
We’re looking forward to having you with us!
Oh, and bring your family and friends, too!
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