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We gather as the church to worship King Jesus who has come and will come again! Join us at 10:30 AM in-person, or if necessary, via livestream below. Sunday gathering at 10:30 AMLivestream: View here » https://youtube.com/live/BoTcTylp8TINote: livestream has live audio along with presentation slides (song lyrics, Scripture readings, announcements, etc, but utilizes no video camera.) We offer this livestream for those who must remain home due to illness. Gospel of Matthew 1:17-2517 So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.The Birth of Jesus Christ18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel”(which means, God with us). 24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.2023-12-17-gathering-plan-AdventDownloadAdvent Catechism: Beyond BeliefMary was betrothed (engaged) to be married to an honorable man named Joseph.When Joseph found out Mary was pregnant, he didn’t believe.She couldn’t be pregnant because Mary was a virgin.So God sent an angel to convince him this was good; this was the work of the Holy Spirit.Joseph believed God and took Mary as his wife.prayer: God, Your love is bigger and better than our sin. Your truth is greater than our unbelief. Thank you for Your never-ending, constant pursuit of our hearts and minds. You chase us in tender love and with rich truth. You are the good shepherd who leads us to rest and refuge. Give us the courage to believe. Your love holds everything together. Amen.Announcements:See gathering guide (PDF) aboveToday continues our much-anticipated Advent family celebration, which in December takes place during our usual discipleship hour (9:30), as well as the next two Sundays, December 24 & 31. See Abbey or Anna if you have any questions.Men’s huddle each Thursday morning @ 6 AM, held at Coffee Rush (900 Main St, OC)Women’s Bible Study on Tuesday, 6:30 PM. » Email Anna at [email protected] if you’d like more information. Contributing to Renew ChurchOnline giving page » Godrenews.us/connect/give/Using a BillPay option with your bank or credit union is another useful option, used most commonly by many. These have no additional fees involved.Checks may also be sent by mail to:Renew ChurchPO Box 3222Oregon City, OR 97045BenedictionNow may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.—2nd Thessalonians 3:16(Subscribe below for all new blog posts via email.)