When God calls you to Hope

Nov 30, 2025 • Lars Dahl

Welcome to Grace Baptist Church in Iron River, WI. Today is Sunday, November 30, 2025

We are so very grateful for your interest in our Church. We are friendly people who focus on practically applying God’s truth; we are not perfect. We could talk about who we are and how grateful we are; however, to experience God working in Grace Baptist Church, we would love it if you visited us at 10:00 am on Sunday to enjoy our worship service. We hope to see you soon! Read on.

Here in Iron River, WI, winter doesn’t exactly tiptoe in; it stomps through the door, tracks snow across the floor, and dares you to complain. The days get short, the cold settles deep, and by December, most folks are convinced the sun has put in for early retirement down in Florida.

But right in the middle of the cold, Advent leans in and whispers, God is not finished. Hope is on the way.

This first Sunday of Advent isn’t about wishful thinking or seasonal cheer. It’s about a deep, steady confidence that God keeps His promises, especially when life feels dark, silent, or stuck.

Isaiah said the people walking in darkness have seen a great light, not might… have. That’s the heartbeat of Advent: God’s light is already on the move, even when our world feels frozen.

Hope doesn’t bloom because our circumstances brighten. Hope rises because God is faithful.

And today, as we step into Advent, we lift our eyes to the One who came, the One who is coming again, and the One who stands with us right now.

Let’s prepare our hearts. Hope has a name, and His name is Jesus.

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