The birth of Jesus was a moment of supreme joy. The angel told the shepherds in Bethlehem that he was bringing "good news of great joy" about a savior who would be for the world. That joy has not diminished over the years, and the coming of Jesus is still as life-giving today as it was then. Join us each week in December as we look at the gospels to see how Christmas and everlasting joy are inextricably connected.

This Christmas, we have the opportunity to encourage our global partners and their families. There are several different options to choose from. You can 1) write a note of encouragement, 2) purchase food or other items that the families miss from the States or 3) purchase items as a growth group.  Gift suggestions, due dates, and all the other instructions you need can be found in the PDF below.

We wanted to ask our global partners what it's like celebrating Christmas away from family and outside the United States. Do their cities celebrate with lights and presents? Do churches celebrate in the same way as western churches do? Find out their answers in the videos below.