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Rejoice In the Lord!
Philippians 4:4
Faith Family,
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I give thanks to our gracious God for putting you all in our lives. Your faithfulness and your enthusiasm fill my heart with joy and helps complete my hope in Christ. Every day I look forward to serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ alongside each of you and growing in our discipleship journey together.
We have now reached the third week of Advent. This past Sunday, we lit the candle of Joy. What a wonderful word. It is almost impossible to say the word “joy” without smiling. I know many are trying it now and remember I said almost.
There are over 222 passages in Scripture that mention one form of joy (joyful, rejoice, joy). There is a reason. Joy is one of the ways we demonstrate the Holy Spirit living in us. The use of the word joy has different forms such as verbs and nouns. Joy is a noun referring to emotion of great happiness or pleasure. The word “joyful” is an adjective describing our intentions, action around the aspect of joy. The verb “rejoice” means to demonstrate happiness or express great pleasure. So, when we rejoice in the Lord, we are expressing great pleasure in Christ. (But, enough with the English lesson).
We express our great pleasure by singing God’s praises, by gathering in worship, through our prayer life, and through our giving and serving. People experience the joy of Christ by encountering those who are rejoicing in the Lord. Even the phrase, “Merry Christmas” means “Joyful Christmas” or “Happy Christmas.” It is hard, but not impossible, to say, “Merry Christmas” sounding like a Scrooge. I am sure you have encountered someone.
I have always said that should be hard for a follower of Christ to not show joy in their lives. Especially on Sunday mornings. As guests come to worship with us, the first thing they will notice is the attitudes of those there. If the people are happy to be there, they will pick up on that atmosphere.
So why is “Joy” a part of our Advent Season? The first thought would be the joy of the Christ Child being born, and the fulfillment of God’s promise to the people. We can be joyful, rejoicing in the truth that Christ left heaven, became like us to save us. But what about Christ’s second arrival? How do we associate Joy with His return? The Apostle Paul talks about having joy even in suffering. Friends, the truth is the world will become darker and worse before it gets better. That is Biblical. But as it gets worse, we have the promise of God’s presence through the Holy Spirit with us always. In this promise we have hope and peace. With hope and peace, we find joy. We can rejoice is the fact that Christ will come. We can rejoice in the truth that Christ will have victory. We can rejoice knowing that even when things get worse, we have a hope of a better tomorrow.
We are challenged to be prepared to give an answer for the hope we have. Let me encourage you to be prepared to give an answer for the joy you show and share. It will make a difference in the lives of other believers and those who are yet to believe.
Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice!
From my family to your family, Have a Blessed Holy Advent Season!
Shalom,
Pastor Frank
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We are an orthodox and traditional Global Methodist Church in Kerrville, TX.
We believe in the authority of the Bible as the inspired Word of God.
We believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and the Way.
What we believe: The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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Kerrville Global Methodist Church
301 Junction Highway at Five Points
Suite 230, 2nd floor
Kerrville TX
John Wesley -- founder of Methodism
1703 - 1791
John Wesley:
"My ground is the Bible. Yea, I am a Bible-bigot. I follow it in all things, both great and small. I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship, and the whole world for my mission field."
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Kerrville Global Methodist Church
301 Junction Highway at Five Points
Kerrville TX 78028
Sanctuary: Suite 230
Executive offices: Suite 233
Conference room: Second floor
Mailing address:
Kerrville Global Methodist Church
P.O. Box 293787
Kerrville TX 78029
Minister: Rev. Frank C. Oakman
830-293-7800
Kerrville Global Methodist Church:
- Incorporated with the State of Texas.
- All donations are tax deductible.
- KGMC is tax exempt.
- KGMC is a recognized member of the Global Methodist Church -- www.globalmethodist.org
Thanks to the Lord and our generous congregation, we now own the buildings at 94 and 96 Coronado Street, off Junction Highway. Renovations are under way now with plans to open the new Kerrville Global Methodist Church Worship Center in early 2026.
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