Anthony Palmieri - 3 December 2023
Expectations
Anthony brings us the first of our Christmas series messages, on "We're having a baby!" from Luke 1:26-38. Anthony says: "We all have expectations about Christmas - expectations around decorations and what kind of Christmas lights we will set up or what kind of gifts we will buy or receive. We have expectations around family gatherings, hoping everyone will get along and the food we will cook and eat. Expectations about Peace, Hope, Love and Joy, that is, until you head to the local shopping mall. Christmas is full of expectations !!! That very first Christmas, there were also lots of expectations. Joseph, Mary, King Herod, and the Shepherds all had expectations. What if all we were expecting for Christmas this year was God? How would that change our Christmas? Would it change our Christmas?"
Bible References: Luke 1:26-38