O Come, O Come Emmanuel

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Matthew 1:18-24

What does “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” teach us about Christmas?

It communicates the prophetical Old Testament views of the Messiah as fulfilled in the New Testament by the birth of Christ.

This sermon will explore four views of the Messiah that gives compelling theological reasons to motivate Christians to celebrate Advent and Christmas.

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Oh Ven, Oh Ven Emanuel

Matthew 1:18-24

Mateo 1:18-24

What does “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” teach us about Christmas?

Qué es lo que nos enseña el himno “Oh Ven, Oh Ven Emanuel” sobre la Navidad?

It communicates the prophetical Old Testament views of the Messiah as fulfilled in the New Testament by the birth of Christ.

Nos enseña sobre las perspectivas del Antiguo Testamento acerca de las profecías del Mesías cumplidas en el Nuevo Testamento por medio del nacimiento de Cristo.

This sermon will explore four views of the Messiah that gives compelling theological reasons to motivate Christians to celebrate Advent and Christmas.

Este sermón explora cuatro perspectivas de quien es el Mesías y presenta razones teológicas contundentes que motiva a los Cristianos a celebrar el advenimiento y nacimiento de Cristo.

Englewood Community News 11.18.09

Hello Englewood Family:

I am delighted to begin this journey of being the people of God and doing the works of Jesus together as Base Camp Englewood. Since this is my first official day on the job as your Sr. Pastor, I would like to take some time to give you some critical announcements on what I plan to do in the next few months and how I intend to improve our communication with you as a congregation. Thus, I ask you to bear with me on the extensive nature of the Englewood Community News I need to share with you today.  Hugo Venegas

1. Community Chronicle: Let us know you are here and how we can pray for you this week. If you are a brand new visitor, check the first time visitor box and write down any questions regarding your ministry needs.

2. Consolidating Staff: I am in the process of assessing strengths and spiritual gifts of our current staff, in order to give them fresh ministry assignments that will address key areas of felt need within our Englewood campus. I want to develop a team that can best serve the congregation and intentionally position us to accomplish our mission of connecting people to Christ, community and calling.

3. Improving our Englewood Communication: I want to spend a great deal of time and effort in making sure that we create systems of clear communication with you as a congregation. These are the communication means I will be implementing.

• Emails: reach me at hvenegas@coloradocommunity.org

• Wiki Wiki Updates: Quick periodic updates from me on key things happening in the life of the church. (i.e. What is going on with our facilities, financial reports, special events, etc.)

• Hugo’s Blog: I will post information regarding crucial matters in the life and ministry of Base Camp Englewood.

• Feedback Cards: Periodically, I will be handing out “feedback cards” to the congregation to get a feel for opinions and preferences regarding key decisions that we need to make. It is my preference to seek out as much information as possible before making a decision. (i.e. If we had to move the service time in the future, what option would best work for you. 9:00am            9:30am           11:00am         Other _________

• After Services: I will be available for you for brief chats, or to have prayer together.

• If you mail me letters, in order to share the things that you are excited about or your concerns, please do me a personal favor and sign your name. If you give me your contact information, I can respond to you.

• Quick Hellos: Hit me up on Facebook.

• Urgent prayer requests during the week. If you run into an emergency or crisis situation that requires immediate prayer, please email us your requests on to eprayer@coloradocommunity.org

• Connect Dinners: Beginning in January, I will have two Wednesdays a month where we will have sign ups so that 12 to 15 of you can join me for a light dinner where we can get to know each other better, and also give you the opportunity to share your concerns, frustrations, dreams and aspirations for our Englewood Base Camp.

4.   Parents of Middle Schoolers: Holly and I have middle school daughters, and we live the challenges you face. I would love to have a meeting with you in the near future in order to hear your desires for the kind of middle school ministry that can help your children grow spiritually and develop healthy friendships with their peers. Please state in the Community Chronicle that you are a middle school parent and provide us your contact information: phone, email and address.

5. CCC Structure & Facilities: Paragraph Update pending on approval of Board. The members of the Board of Directors have been spending a significant amount of time evaluating CCC as a Mission and seeking ways to adjust our structural functions in order to improve organizational and communication effectiveness. I will be attending the Board meetings, and will personally commit to representing your critical concerns pertinent to Board level matters. I will also be informing you of important discussions and decisions taking place. Furthermore, the Board is currently exploring several alternatives for maximizing the use of our Englewood facilities by including other tenants to share the building and its operating costs. We will keep you informed as things progress in the weeks and months ahead.

6. Celebrating Christmas at Englewood: In the bulletin, you will find details for the activities your staff has been planning for meaningfully celebrating Christmas together and building a strong sense of community at Englewood.

·         Multi-campus Thanksgiving Eve Service: Next Wednesday, November 25^th at Englewood, 7:00pm – Childcare 0-5

·         November 29^th, Family Picture Sunday in the Lobby.

·         December 6^th, Cookie Exchange Sunday in Summit Hall.

·         December 13^th, Christmas Carol Sunday, Family Picture day, Taste of Bilingual Potluck.

·         December 20^th, Hot chocolate, Apple Cider Sunday, Canyon Café.

·         December 24^th, Christmas Eve Service at 4pm, Bilingual Service at 6pm in the Summit Hall. Seating will be arranged in a similar manner like the Aurora, Upper Room.

7. Child Dedication Class: Tomorrow the 23^rd from 6pm to 7pm in Summit Hall West.