“I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.” See Ps 119:30-32

· Advent reflections there is a FaceBook page for you to leave comments on your reflections about Illuminate our Advent devotional booklet. Go to http://www.facebook.com/AdventExperience. A great way to encourage and be encouraged. There has been JOY, HOPE, LOVE and PEACE this Advent as we’ve journeyed together on the road to Bethlehem. Prepared and ready for the return of King Jesus! Let us continue to bow down and worship.

· Church Finances We are in negotiations for a potential property sale of the church! How we exult the Lord because of His faithfulness and yours through stewardship given – time, talents, and finances. Approx $3,500 in Tithes & Offerings is outstanding to meet all commitments for the month of December. Let’s partner together with God as we begin the New Year with momentum.

Your contribution can be given through the basket in Worship this week end – Saturday Dec 24 - Christmas Eve @ 7 p.m.; Sunday Dec 25 - Christmas Day @ 10:45 a.m. Or, mailed in to 1760 Fremont Dr, SLC, UT 84104 (postmarked by Dec 31) or brought to Communion Drop By or New Year’s Eve party December 31 here at the church. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas!

Pastor Fred Tedder, Salt Lake City First Church of the Nazarene, 801.486.0522

· Christmas Around the World Potluck – one word: delicious!

· Ashes to Fire plan now to budget your time and money to participate in this 14 week journey from Ash Wednesday (February 22) through Pentecost Sunday (May 27). Pre-order your copy this month for $11. Give yourself and/or someone else the gift of experiencing Lent, Easter and Pentecost through daily devotional readings/prayer/reflection. Call or click to reserve a copy(s). This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Upcoming Events Has this Season been long on “to do lists” and short on “the presence of God?” Join us in worship as the Spirit of Jesus Illuminates our hearts through song, readings, homilies during the following:

o Christmas Eve Service December 24, 7-8pm.

o Christmas Day Service December 25, 10:45am (no Sunday School)

o New Year’s Eve Drop by Communion, 7-8:30pm; Ringing in the New Year / New York time All ages & family party (7-10pm) Bring games / snacks.

o New Year’s Day Service January 1, 10:45am (No Sunday School)

o H.E.A.T. resumes January 4, 6pm Supper / 7pm Bible study, all ages

o Sunday School resumes January 8, 9:30 am – all ages. 

o Year End Giving for tax implications needs to be postmarked by Midnight, Saturday, Dec 31 or dropped by the Church office to receive credit

First Naz Family: Sharing the Journey Together - Pastors Fred & Sheryl