On December 19, 2021, Gratia Church continued its Christmas Retreat and members and Bible Study students from all these regions are gathering in the mountains of Lake Tahoe to enjoy God’s Word, fellowship, and prayer together.
Day 2 of this graceful retreat featured the opening services, Sunday service, and multiple Bible Studies. The opening services was delivered by Pastor Nancy who spoke about spiritual blindness and the importance of opening our eyes and heart to Jesus Christ.
Pastor Walker and Julia Tzeng did several Bible Studies on Matthew 1-3. Pastor Walker’s message on Matthew 1 was also the Sunday service and focused on the birth of Jesus as the coming of infinite eternal God into our limited and finite world. Jesus is Immanuel, God with us. Pastor Julia message on Matthew 2 emphasized this fallen world in which Jesus came. Whereas many want to just leave this fallen world, Jesus came to save this world with amazing love and grace.
Following a full day of Bible Studies, the retreat featured fellowship games where the members to celebrate in laughter and joy. Also, in between Bible Studies, were plenty of time to take walks, sit in fellowship, and have meals. Through these times, members could speak deeply about faith and understand a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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