Jacob’s Ladder
Genesis 28:10-22 · Isaiah 11:1 · John 1:51
Every religion offers steps to climb up to God. At Christmas, love came down. Jesus doesn’t show us the stairway to heaven. He is the stairway.
Ornament: A ladder
Before there was a Christmas tree, there was a family tree.
Jesus’ family tree is full of schemers, outsiders and relatives nobody talks about. God wove every broken branch into His story of rescue.
Schedule
Follow the scarlet thread
Every Sunday at 9 & 11 AM, plus a few special days.
Watch the family tree grow
Jacob’s Ladder
Genesis 28:10-22 · Isaiah 11:1 · John 1:51
Every religion offers steps to climb up to God. At Christmas, love came down. Jesus doesn’t show us the stairway to heaven. He is the stairway.
Ornament: A ladder
“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.”
Isaiah 11:1 (NIV)
Four Sundays of Advent
Watch the family tree grow
“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.”
Isaiah 11:1 (NIV)
Rahab’s Rope
Joshua 2:1-21 · Matthew 1:5
A scarlet thread runs from Rahab’s window all the way to the cross. No one is beyond the reach of God.
Ornament: A red rope
Pastor Tom Kang
David’s Heart
1 Samuel 16:6-12 · Matthew 1:5-6 · Psalm 51
People look at the outside. God looks at the heart. The shepherd king points us to the King in the manger.
Ornament: A crown
Pastor Tricia
We Three Kings
Matthew 2:1-12 · Isaiah 11:1-10
The Branch has come. Like the Magi, we answer with worship, with our gifts and with our whole lives.
Ornament: A star
Pastor Tom Kang
Family Advent
Open a door every day
From the first Sunday of Advent to Christmas Eve, open one door a day and follow Jesus’ family tree together. Sunday doors come with a surprise at church.
Week 1 · Jacob’s Ladder
Week 2 · Rahab’s Rope
Week 3 · David’s Heart
Week 4 · We Three Kings
Sunday surprise at church Each door opens on its day
We love LA
Neighborhood Christmas Festival
Every December we throw a party for our neighbors with our friends at Iglesias El Nuevo Nacimiento Church. Food, groceries, toys, clothes, medical help and a fun zone for kids.
Saturday, December 19 · 11 AM to 2 PM
What to give
New, unwrapped toys ($15 to $25) for kids 2 to 12
$5 gift cards for teens
Gently used clothes for kids and adults
Canned and packaged food
Sundays at 9 & 11 AM
Bring someone with you
Christmas is the easiest time of year to invite a friend.
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Until our first Advent service: Jacob’s Ladder