Joy To The World
Psalm 98 & Luke 2:8-15

How is the song “Joy To The World” meaningful to Christmas?

“Joy to the World” is one of America’s most loved and recognized Christmas carols. It may be shocking for many people to discover that this song was not originally a carol, nor does it have any lyrics that allude to the Biblical narrative of Christmas other than “The Lord is come.” Yet this is a treasured hymn of the Christmas season that serves as a pillow of comfort in a world that pillages our joy.

This sermon will take us to the Old Testament passage that inspired the song and see how it ties into the good news of Joy we find in Jesus during Christmas. It will challenge us to see how our poor attitudes and inability to see joy in the mundane lead us to miss the wonder of divine joy here on earth. It will motivate us to experience joy by journeying through Psalm 98 and Luke 2:8-15.

Hello Englewood Family:

This may sound controversial, but the Christmas story is not just about Jesus – it is also about His earthly mother, Mary. This Sunday, December 13th, we will be looking at the “Songs of Mary” in order to get a Biblical perspective on her role in the human drama of the incarnation of Christ.

The Advent candle of this week will remind us that Jesus is our JOY!

Come half an hour before service or stay half an hour after to experience community with others around the sounds of carols in the Narthex.

Please pray for the process I will be initiating in putting together a Worship Arts Team for Englewood. If you are interested in volunteering in this area of ministry please let me know. I am hoping that we can hire a part time Worship Coordinator before the end of the year.

Please stop by our 5+5 Giving Tree in the foyer to learn more about our CCC 5+5 Missionaries. Take an ornament to find out more about their ministry and how you can contact them directly for more information or to contribute to their mission.

Remember that our Christmas Eve Services will be on Thursday, December 24th. The English service at 4:00pm and Bilingual service at 6:00pm. Come early and join us for Carols and Apple Cider in the Canyon Café.


Bilingual Corner:


The “Taste of Bilingual” Potluck will be at 12:45pm at Summit Hall. Please bring a favorite dish to share with others and join us for a time of fun and fellowship. Holiday Pictures will be taken at that time too, in case you missed your family shot.

Vivan los Broncos de Denver!

Hello Dear Englewood Family:


Englewood Staff Updates

We are slowly growing our Englewood Team with gifted individuals in both volunteer and paid positions, in order that we may best shepherd the congregation. I am delighted to announce that Pastor Gary Brown will be serving as our Pastor of Sunday Morning Volunteers and Wednesday Night Home Teams. We welcome back Dalyce Young to the CCC staff as my Executive Assistant. We also are excited to have Terrilynn Towns, a Seminary Intern, serve with Elsie Bautista in our Children’s Ministry for both Englewood and Bilingual. In addition, we are thankful to have Susan McWhite serving as the Production Coordinator for both the Englewood and Bilingual services. And finally, Jeanne Myers has been serving since October as a Youth Intern, helping to teach Junior High students and also with administrative duties.

Cookie Exchange Sunday:

Please remember that this coming Sunday, Dec. 6th, we continue to celebrate the Advent Season with our Cookie Exchange. Bring some cookies to share with others. We will also be celebrating Communion and remembering what Jesus did for us on the Cross.

We will continue with our teaching series, “Songs of Christmas” by learning about the historical and theological significance of “O Holy Night.”

If you have a friend you would like to bring along to church, please feel free to invite them.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

Sincerely,

Hugo Venegas

O Holy Night

O Holy Night

Luke 2:1-18

What makes the holy night of Christ’s birth such a divine night?

The author of the Christmas Hymn “O Holy Night,” read the story of the birth of Christ in Luke chapter 2 and imagined being there. This evoked such an emotional response in the author’s heart that he penned the carol – highlighting four major theological distinctions.

This sermon will look at the historical background of the hymn and explore four theological distinctives about the birth of Christ.

O Holy Night

Noche Sagrada

Luke 2:1-18

Lucas 2:1-18

What makes the holy night of Christ’s birth such a divine night?

¿Qué hace que la noche sagrada del nacimiento de Cristo sea una noche tan divina?

The author of the Christmas Hymn “O Holy Night,” read the story of the birth of Christ in Luke chapter 2 and imagined being there. This evoked such an emotional response in the author’s heart that he penned the carol – highlighting four major theological distinctions.

El escritor del himno navideño “Noche Sagrada” leyó la historia del nacimiento de Cristo en Lucas capítulo 2 y imaginó como si estuviera allí .  Eso provocó una reacción tan emocional en el corazón del escritor que él escribió el himno – destacando cuatro distinciones teológicas grandes. 

This sermon will look at the historical background of the hymn and explore four theological distinctives about the birth of Christ.

Este sermón mirará a los antecedentes históricos del himno y explorará cuatro distintivos teológicos acerca del nacimiento de Cristo.