December 12, 2019

Join us for our last Sunday Night Alive event of the year – “Lit for Christ – a Holy Ghost Party!” – with neon lights, flashy stage lights, and contemporary and traditional gospel tunes in the style of Tye Tribbett by young, talented Christian musicians – this Sunday 12/15, 6:30-8:30 at 3160 Park Avenue in Fellowship Hall on the lower level.

In November of 2018 the “Camp Fire” destroyed most of the California communities of Paradise, Magalia, Butte Creek Canyon and Concow. More than 80 people died. The fire covered an area of 240 square miles and destroyed over 18,000 structures. It burned for 17 days.

The scope of the devastation has not stopped residents from returning and rebuilding. The first two building permits were reissued for Paradise in March of 2019. The people of Paradise know the town will come back. The devastation won’t last forever. And the stigma associated with the deadliest wildfire in state history won’t scare off buyers forever.

In this Sunday’s readings we hear of another rebuilding. 2,600 years ago Jerusalem was conquered by the Babylonian Empire. The temple was destroyed and part of the population was taken into exile. Within 50 years though, the Babylonian Empire was conquered by the Persians under Cyrus the Great.

Sunday’s reading tells of Cyrus permitting the exiled Israelites to return home and rebuild. Come and hear about the celebration when the temple was rebuilt.

This Sunday worship service is at 9:30. Coffee hour is at 10:30.