Through Their Eyes - Recap

What does it mean to transition between Christmas and New Year with purpose? In this intimate prayer service, Philip, Jonge, and Dan explore three transformative characters from the nativity story – the desperate Mary and Joseph, the despised shepherds, and the devout Simeon – revealing how their ordinary lives became extraordinary through God's calling. Through Mary and Joseph's isolation in the manger, we see how God meets us in our moments of desperation. The shepherds' immediate response to the angels demonstrates the power of recognizing and acting on divine moments without hesitation. And in Simeon's devout spirit, we discover the art of "receiving well" – holding God's Word and Spirit with both open hands and a firm grip. As 2025 draws to a close, The elders challenges the congregation to examine their own spiritual hunger, noting that a mere day and a half of church attendance across the year leaves many believers malnourished. The message culminates in a powerful parallel: like these biblical figures, we too are called to bear Christ within us, seek His