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Springcreek Church Presents: The Gift of Christ December 19-26, 2021 Gather with us for a magical week of online worship with a purpose. Enjoy a time of worship at home with family and friends as members of our leadership team host and feature amazing musical artists and local community partners each night. December 19 | 7PM – Night of Worship December 20 | 7PM – Country & Carols December 21 | 7PM – Kinda Late Night w/NextGen December 22 | 7PM – Night of Remembrance December 23 | 7PM – Jingles & Jazz December 24 | 7PM – Family Worship Night December 25 | 10AM - Christmas Devotional December 26 | 10AM – Online Christmas Message (*All times are CST) Download and use the SPRINGCREEK CHURCH APP for interactive message notes, online giving, events, and so much more! Get all the info you need at your fingertips! Or, engage with us for updates, alerts, and information by text... CHURCH INFO AND UPDATES: Text SPRINGCREEK to 96995 GUESTS: Text NEW to 96995 CONNECT: Text CONNECT to 96995 PRAYER: Text PRAYER to 96995 COMMUNITY GROUPS: Text CG to 96995 FAMILIES: Text PRESCHOOL or KIDS or MS or HS to 96995 Your generosity helps transforms lives. Be a part of something bigger. There are three easy ways to give from right where you are: 1) Text GIVE to 96995 2) Give online: https://www.springcreekchurch.org/give 3) Mail your gift directly: Springcreek Church 2660 Belt Line Road Garland, TX 75044 Thank you for the culture of generosity that exists here because of you! https://www.springcreekchurch.org/​​​​​​ #RealSpringcreekChurch

If Luke included the shepherds in his gospel, then they must be devout, honorable men and women to be privileged by God to receive such a grandiose announcement about the birth of Jesus. But on the contrary, shepherding had changed from a family business like in David’s time, to an occupation that nobody wanted or respected. Luke likes to point out extreme differences or contrasts to strongly emphasize the message that God uses the most unlikely of people. He shows us that the birth of Jesus changes everything and everyone including the shepherds. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. “There is testimony in the contrast, and there is power in the testimony.” Sharing our faith can be difficult at times and there can be many challenges. What challenges have you faced in sharing your faith? Are there some ways that you have overcome these challenges? The testimony of the shepherds results in three responses; astonishment, pondering, and praise of the community. 2. Does the testimony of the birth of Jesus astonish you? Do you believe that your testimony of what Jesus has done in your life astonishes others? Why or why not? 3. We should keep the testimony of Jesus in our hearts and ponder to seek to understand, with the power of the Holy Spirit, how His birth, life, and death affect how we live our lives every single day. Do you consistently think about the work Jesus is doing in your life? Do you recognize how He works in big and small ways? 4. Jesus’ birth should evoke us to praise and worship him within our communities so that we can continue to give testimony of who He is and what He has done and what He will continue to do. Has Jesus’ transformation power in your life caused you to worship Him in the communities where God has placed you? For instance, at home, work, social circles, and every community you are part of? Download and use the SPRINGCREEK CHURCH APP for interactive message notes, online giving, events, and so much more! Get all the info you need at your fingertips! Or, engage with us for updates, alerts, and information by text... CHURCH INFO AND UPDATES: Text SPRINGCREEK to 96995 GUESTS: Text NEW to 96995 CONNECT: Text CONNECT to 96995 PRAYER: Text PRAYER to 96995 COMMUNITY GROUPS: Text CG to 96995 FAMILIES: Text PRESCHOOL or KIDS or MS or HS to 96995 Your generosity helps transforms lives. Be a part of something bigger. There are three easy ways to give from right where you are: 1) Text GIVE to 96995 2) Give online: https://www.springcreekchurch.org/give 3) Mail your gift directly: Springcreek Church 2660 Belt Line Road Garland, TX 75044 Thank you for the culture of generosity that exists here because of you! https://www.springcreekchurch.org/​​​​​​ #RealSpringcreekChurch

Jesus changed everyone He ever met. His birth caused people to question their beliefs on who they should be following, their purpose, and who the true King is. This is exactly what the wise men experienced when they saw the star that would lead them to Bethlehem. During this season, let’s look at how His birth changed the lives of the wise men. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. “Disruptive technology is an innovation that significantly alters the way that consumers, industries, or businesses operate.” It replaces older systems, processes, or habits that we have in place because it causes us to get things done faster and more efficiently. We usually see the effects and results of the new technology immediately because it disrupts our normal to give us a better way of doing things. Disruptive technology targets overlooked customers who couldn’t afford or didn’t have access to these innovative, simple, life-changing products and services available to EVERYONE!!! So, it’s called a disruptive technology because it’s existence, its presence radically changes the path and direction of businesses and consumers. Jesus’ birth caused a disruption in the lives of all those around Him, even the most unlikely of people! So much so, that we are still talking about the effects of his birth, life, and death until this day and we will continue until the day he returns for his church. Take some time to discuss or reflect on some of the ways Jesus has disrupted your thinking, your life, and the lives of others around you. What changes have occurred since you met Jesus? 2. Jesus’s birth caused the wise men to surrender their purpose and seek God’s purpose for their lives. They decided to blindly follow the star, in faith, that would lead to Jesus. They left their comfort zone to seek the truth of the promise found in Numbers 24: 17. Has your relationship with Jesus challenged you to surrender things (like a career, relationships, possessions, etc.) in your life to follow the purpose He has for you? 3. The wise men believed the Word of God and their belief turned to action. But not all action is created equal. Some actions are positive and others are negative. The wise men chose a positive action and that was to draw closer to Jesus. But King Herod, also believed the promise found in the Word and he chose to mandate the killing of all children under the age of two because he felt threatened by Jesus. Whether positive or negative, belief can move you to action. Then there are those who believe and don’t do anything at all and doing nothing is an action as well. Take some time to discuss or reflect on some ways where belief in God’s Word caused a positive action, a negative action, or non-action. Download and use the SPRINGCREEK CHURCH APP for interactive message notes, online giving, events, and so much more! Get all the info you need at your fingertips! Or, engage with us for updates, alerts, and information by text... CHURCH INFO AND UPDATES: Text SPRINGCREEK to 96995 GUESTS: Text NEW to 96995 CONNECT: Text CONNECT to 96995 PRAYER: Text PRAYER to 96995 COMMUNITY GROUPS: Text CG to 96995 FAMILIES: Text PRESCHOOL or KIDS or MS or HS to 96995 Your generosity helps transforms lives. Be a part of something bigger. There are three easy ways to give from right where you are: 1) Text GIVE to 96995 2) Give online: https://www.springcreekchurch.org/give 3) Mail your gift directly: Springcreek Church 2660 Belt Line Road Garland, TX 75044 Thank you for the culture of generosity that exists here because of you! https://www.springcreekchurch.org/​​​​​​ #RealSpringcreekChurch