Matteus 1:23

Kapag naririnig natin noon ang salitang Christmas o Pasko, agad-agad ay kasiyahan at excitement ang naiisip at nadarama natin – nguni’t biglang nagkaroon ng pandemya at sari-saring crisis sa Pilipinas at maging sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng mundo. Malungkot ba ang Pasko mo ngayon? Layon ng Plan na ito na sa harap ng napakahirap na sitwasyon ay makita pa rin natin ang tunay na kasiyahan at kahulugan ng Pasko.

The Christmas story is the story of how God intervened in history through the birth of Jesus. The lives of Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds were utterly changed by this event. They found hope, love, peace, and joy; join the team from Vertical Worship as we remember together how, through Jesus, we can find these too. 

Christmas is coming! With it comes Advent – preparing for and celebrating Jesus’ birth. But does that fact get lost by the busy holiday schedule, shopping for the perfect gift, or hosting family gatherings? In the steady rush of the Christmas season, experience new ways to engage with God’s Word, ultimately drawing you closer to Him. Awaken your soul in this 4-day reading plan from Thomas Nelson's Abide Bible Journals.

Christmas is a time to celebrate the greatest gift of all, Jesus. Looking at the story of Christ's anticipated arrival at Christmas reminds us that Jesus came to be the fulfillment of God's promises and faithfulness. All our hopes and prayers are answered in the presence of Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us.