is the title for the promised Savior-King, foretold in the Old Testament, who would redeem God’s people, establish His kingdom, and restore creation.
Christians confess that Jesus is the Messiah, the fulfillment of every promise about God’s chosen deliverer.

Short: The Messiah is God’s promised Savior-King, fulfilled in Jesus.

It’s a season of waiting, hope, and expectation, remembering God’s faithfulness in the past and longing for His kingdom to be complete.

Immanuel (Hebrew: “God with us”) is a prophetic name pointing to the reality that in Jesus, God has come to dwell with His people.
It expresses the truth that God is not distant, but personally present: taking on flesh, entering our world, and remaining with us by His Spirit.

Nativity refers to the birth of Jesus Christ, the moment when God the Son entered the world in human form, born of Mary in Bethlehem.

The Nativity highlights the humility of Christ’s coming: God choosing the cradle, not the throne, to begin His mission of salvation.

Incarnation refers to the Christian belief that God the Son took on human nature, becoming fully human without ceasing to be fully God, in the person of Jesus Christ.

Grace
God giving us goodness we don’t deserve.

Mercy
God not giving us the punishment we do deserve.

Worship is showing love and respect to God. It’s more than just singing—it’s any way we honor Him, like praying, serving others, or living in a way that pleases Him. Worship is about putting God first and recognizing who He is.

Communion is a practice where we remember Jesus’ sacrifice. It involves eating bread and drinking juice as symbols of Jesus’ body and blood, given for us. It’s a way of connecting with Jesus, reflecting on His love and forgiveness, and sharing in the unity of the church.

At NWH, we take communion about every 6-7 weeks with crackers and juice. This act is open to anyone who has trusted in Jesus as Lord and Savior.

"Amen" means "so be it" or "truly"—it’s a way of agreeing with something, especially in prayer. When people say "Amen" at the end of a prayer (or sometimes during the teaching), they’re saying, "I believe this," or "Let it be done."

God’s glory is the greatness, beauty, and holiness of who God is. It’s the visible display of His power, goodness, and love. When we talk about giving God glory, it means acknowledging His worth and honoring Him for who He is—recognizing that He is above all things and deserves our praise.

We believe God's glory is something we experience, honor, and reflect back to Him in worship and how we live our lives.

Repentance means turning away from wrong choices and turning toward God. It’s more than just feeling sorry—it’s a change of heart and direction. It means recognizing our mistakes, asking God for forgiveness, and choosing to live differently with His help.

"Born again" means starting a new life with God.

It’s not a physical birth but a spiritual one—when someone chooses to trust in Jesus, their heart and life are changed. It’s about leaving behind an old way of living and beginning a new life with God, full of His love, forgiveness, and guidance..

• Salvation is God rescuing us from sin and giving us eternal life with Him. It happens when we trust in Jesus, believing He died and rose again to forgive our sins. It’s a free gift, not something we earn—just God’s love and grace.

  Sanctification is the process of becoming more like Jesus. After salvation, God works in our hearts to change us, helping us grow in faith and live the way He designed us to. It’s a lifelong journey of learning, growing, and becoming more like Him.