The Invitation to Restoration

   Joy to the World
   Advent 4: The Invitation

Derek Koch

Peachland Campus Pastor

This world is not all it was created to be. The foundation of God's rescue plan began at Christmas and will end one day in the future...a plan of full restoration of humanity and our planet. It is good to know that we are not abandoned and that there is hope.
[Romans 8:18-21; 2 Peter 3:9-13; Revelation 21:1-4]

Emmanuel Baptism Interviews by Ben McGillivray (8.3MB MP3)
Love Offering for Our Pastors by Janice Dewald (4.2MB MP3)

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The Invitation to Receive Justice

   I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
   Includes Testimony by the Unraus
   Advent 3: The Invitation

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

It is easy to see injustice that is perpetrated against us and society and wonder if wrongs will be righted. The coming of Christ is an invitation to receive as well as to give mercy and justice. How are we making things in our world right?
Luke 1:46-55]

Greetings from Central America
                             by Kim & Lynn Weiler (1.2MB MP3)

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The Invitation to Come to Him

   What Child Is This?
   Advent 2: The Invitation

Ben McGillivray

Next Generation Associate

In light of advent, we ponder the question, "What child is this?" using Matthew 2 as our reference. There we encounter wise men and supernatural stars that will guide our thoughts toward this mighty child, our Saviour, Emmanuel!
[Matthew 2:1-12]

Building Fund Testimony by Derrick Hamre (1.0MB MP3)

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The Invitation to Hope

   O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
   Advent 1: The Invitation

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

Advent is a season of song. The Christmas narrative, our traditions and celebrations embrace this. Mary's song (The Magnificat) is a song of hope and it guides us towards hope as a foundation stone for the season. Need hope? Listen...
Luke 1:46-55]

Sunday School Being Missional by Jeff Bjorgan (0.9MB MP3)

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Insufficient Funds

   Advent 4

Andy Gabruch

Next Generation Pastor

The Advent Conspiracy is about loving all people. We cannot truly love others until we first experience love from God through Jesus Christ. God pays in full the debts of sin that only Jesus can pay. As a result, redeeming love enters humanity.
[Matthew 1:1-17, 1 John 3:16]

Emmanuel Baptism Testimonies
                             by Ben McGillivray & Derrick Hamre (4.9MB MP3)

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Jesus and Empire

   Advent 3

Jeff Bjorgan

Spiritual Formation Pastor

We worship the king of a different kingdom. Jesus did not come to face the empires of the world on their terms of engagement: personality, wealth and violence. He topples them from the sidelines, through Justice, Righteousness and Peace.
[Matthew 2:1-8, Isaiah 11:1-9]

O Holy Night Offertory by Janice Schlief (1.8MB MP3)

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Advent Conspiracy

   Advent 2

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

In an endeavor to reclaim the Christian holiday of Christmas, Emmanuel introduces the theme of Advent Conspiracy. Let's recapture the heart of the season by worshipping fully, spending less, giving more, and loving all.
[Luke 2:13-14, 2:20; John 3:16]

Holy Warrior Offertory by Leanne Baillie (2.6MB MP3)

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The Light of the World

   Missions Emphasis
   Advent 1

Dan MacTavish

Emmanuel Missions Partner

Jesus outlines seven "I Am's" that are only recorded in the gospel of John. Not only do these statements describe who Jesus is, but he is also telling us that we are the light of the world.
[Matthew 5:14-16]

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Gifts Fit for a King

   Advent 4

Andy Gabruch

Next Generation Pastor

The magi were captured with the majesty of the Christ child and expressed this through their gifts. What about Christ has captured you? What gifts are you giving that are fit for the King?
[Romans 12:1-2]

Offertory: Joy to the World by Mariah Gauthier (2.1MB MP3)

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The Gift of New Beginnings

   Advent 3

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

The coming of Jesus began a new era of grace and forgiveness: a new beginning. Jesus offers us a second chance! He reverses the failure of Adam and now we can be a conduit of God in aiding others to discover the gift of a second chance.
[Romans 5:12-20]

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The Gift of Silence

   The Song of Zechariah
   Advent 2

Jeff Bjorgan

Spiritual Formation Pastor

When we reflect on the story of Zechariah, we are reminded that even in silence, God is at work. Our response to God's activity in our lives can only be praise.
[Luke 1:67-79]

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I Fix Broken Things

   A Children's Parable
   Advent 4

Jeff Bjorgan

Spiritual Formation Pastor

A children's parable on how God loves us just the way we are, as told to the children in the 2008 Sunday School Christmas Pageant.

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