Courageous Christmas

Courage? Why do I need courage for Christmas? What’s so scary about Ol’ Saint Nick or even the less intimidating ... sweet, baby Jesus? While Christmas undoubtedly is a time of joy and celebration for many, this season can also stir tremendous stress and overwhelming feelings of sadness, loneliness, and dread for many. Even when angels first shared the “Good News of Christmas” (The Savior’s imminent arrival) ... Mary, Joseph and the shepherds all responded with confusion, anxiety and fear. Yet each one was met with the most repeated command in all of Scripture: Do Not Fear! During this Christmas season at NewStory Church, we’re excited to explore some of these fear-based yet faith-broadening encounters and learn how to step forward and live our own COURAGEOUS CHRISTMAS! We’re so thrilled you’re here! God is With Us (Immanuel),