Christmas doesn’t end with an invitation — it ends with belonging.

Through Scripture and the Christmas narrative, we’re reminded that Emmanuel means God with YOU — even if you feel forgotten, unseen, or left out this season.

This message closes our Advent series Christmas for the Uninvited, created for those who feel overlooked, isolated, or disconnected during the holidays. If you’ve ever wondered whether you matter — to people, to family, or even to God — this message is for you.

In this message, we explore:

• What Emmanuel truly means — God with us, not above us or far away

• How Christmas speaks directly to our deepest longing for belonging

• Why Jesus entered our mess, pain, and isolation

• How God prepares not just heaven, but a place at His table — here and now

• Why feeling forgotten doesn’t mean you are forgotten by God

If you’re carrying loneliness, grief, or a sense of being uninvited into this Christmas season, you are not alone — and you are not forgotten. The table is set. You belong here.