Good Friday is an invitation to reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. One of the earliest explanations of why Jesus needed to die for our sins was written more than 700 years before the crucifixion. In Isaiah 52:13-53:12, the prophet Isaiah describes a figure known as the Servant of the Lord.

As we celebrate Christmas, we are grateful for the gift of Jesus and for each of you who walks alongside us in this season. This time of year reminds us that God is present, faithful, and still at work in the world. We are thankful for His calling on our family and for the community He has placed around us as we continue to follow Him.