As we prepare to celebrate the coming of the Lord Jesus, we thank God again for his faithfulness in our lives and his Church. With full hearts, we’re reminded that the joy of Christmas points forward to the victory of the Cross.

As the year closes, we hope that The Insider has served to create opportunities of connection in the local church, kept you informed, and encouraged you in Christ-likeness. Thanks to all of you who so faithfully read The Insider and use it as a tool to stay connected and get involved. We are grateful that people near and far read this weekly e-newsletter.  

For a little Christmas fun, we'd like to share this short quiz from our friend, Tim Challies. Designed to help you find out how well you know the nativity story, these 25 quick questions are based on the Bible's accounts of Jesus' birth. As Tim says, "Take the quiz, share the quiz, enjoy the quiz! Best of all, let the quiz take you to the Bible to read more about this miraculous story."

Merry Christmas from the entire Insider staff!