Sunday, December 17th | Christmas at Bay Chapel Mark 1:35-45 (NIV) Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!” Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons. A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: “See that you don’t tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere. √ What is your condition? Leviticus 13:45 (NIV) Anyone with such a defiling disease must wear torn clothes, let their hair be unkempt, cover the lower part of their face and cry out, ‘Unclean! Unclean!’ √ What are you carrying? Luke 1:28-31 (GNT) The angel came to her and said, “Peace be with you! The Lord is with you and has greatly blessed you!” Mary was deeply troubled by the angel's message, and she wondered what his words meant. The angel said to her, “Don't be afraid, Mary; God has been gracious to you. You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. IN A LONELY PLACE I. FAITH TO STEP OUT. Mark 1:40 (NIV) A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Hebrews 4:15-16 (MSG) Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest—let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help. II. FAITH TO BEGIN AGAIN. Mark 1:41-42 (NIV) Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. Psalm 30:11–12 (GNT) You have changed my sadness into a joyful dance; you have taken away my sorrow and surrounded me with joy. So I will not be silent; I will sing praise to you. Lord, you are my God; I will give you thanks forever.

Sunday, December 9th | Christmas at Bay Chapel THE GREAT EXCHANGE Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. II Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

HOPE HAS A NAME Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. WONDERFUL COUNSELOR BE BRUTALLY HONEST WITH THE COUNSELOR. John 4:16-17 (Jesus) told her, "Go, call your husband and come back." "I have no husband," she replied. Psalms 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. LISTEN TO THE COUNSELOR’S VOICE. John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. DO WHAT THE COUNSELOR TELLS YOU TO DO. John 5:8 Then Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked. MIGHTY GOD JESUS’ POWER IS AT WORK IN YOU. Philippians 2:13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. JESUS’ POWER IS AT WORK FOR YOU. Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. JESUS’ POWER IS AT WORK THROUGH YOU. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. EVERLASTING FATHER Psalm 103:8 ‘The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.’ Matthew 11:28-29 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." PRINCE OF PEACE John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.