Sunday, December 11, 2005
It’s A Boy! It’s A Boy! It’s A Boy!
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Imagine with me if you would . . . 2,000 years ago the scene as the livestock lay in a manger trying to get a good night’s sleep and hearing the famous words heard over and over in hospital delivery rooms around the world, “It’s a boy! It’s a boy! It’s a boy!” What a wonderful night that must have been in Bethlehem as baby Jesus was born! The Creator of the animals lying in their midst as a small child sent to save the world! What a wonderful, holy, majestic night it was. The Christmas season gives us so much to celebrate, so much to be reminded of, so much to worship! As we all get busy with the wonderful season I want to encourage you to stop and think about that Holy Night so long ago and the impact that it has had on your life. Don’t get so wrapped up in the tinsel, mistletoe, presents, Santa Claus and busyness of the season and forget the wonderful Savior who gives us the reason to celebrate!
I would like to personally invite each of you to two very special events this month. The first will be on December 11th at the church. At 6:00 p.m. the staff would like to show you our love and appreciation for the privilege of serving with you by preparing a holiday meal. We will be preparing turkey, dressing and all of the fixings for a “family” dinner that evening. The only thing that we ask of you is that you RSVP to the office by December 7th. This will be a special time as we gather together as a family to celebrate the season and give thanks for all that God has blessed us with this past year. I hope that you will all plan on attending. You are a wonderful church and it is a privilege to serve alongside you. This is a small way for your staff to say that we love and appreciate each of you.
The other special event is our annual Open House at the parsonage. Each year Shelly and I love hosting you in our home for a time of fellowship and snacks. This year open house will be on December 18th from 2-4 p.m. Again I hope that you will all stop by and enjoy a sweet time of fellowship together.
There is so much happening during the month of December so make sure that you look at the calendar closely. You won’t want to miss anything! We will have our Christmas Eve service again this year. If you have been to this in the past you know what a blessing it is, if you have not then let me encourage you to come and worship the King during our candlelight service. You will be glad you did. Christmas morning is on Sunday this year so we will only have worship that morning at 10:00 a.m. What an opportunity to worship together on Jesus’ birthday! It is going to be a busy month but it is going to be a great month! Let’s celebrate Jesus together!
Happy Holidays,
Russell
(There is a hidden message in the title of my article!) ¶ 6:23 PM
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Imagine with me if you would . . . 2,000 years ago the scene as the livestock lay in a manger trying to get a good night’s sleep and hearing the famous words heard over and over in hospital delivery rooms around the world, “It’s a boy! It’s a boy! It’s a boy!” What a wonderful night that must have been in Bethlehem as baby Jesus was born! The Creator of the animals lying in their midst as a small child sent to save the world! What a wonderful, holy, majestic night it was. The Christmas season gives us so much to celebrate, so much to be reminded of, so much to worship! As we all get busy with the wonderful season I want to encourage you to stop and think about that Holy Night so long ago and the impact that it has had on your life. Don’t get so wrapped up in the tinsel, mistletoe, presents, Santa Claus and busyness of the season and forget the wonderful Savior who gives us the reason to celebrate!
I would like to personally invite each of you to two very special events this month. The first will be on December 11th at the church. At 6:00 p.m. the staff would like to show you our love and appreciation for the privilege of serving with you by preparing a holiday meal. We will be preparing turkey, dressing and all of the fixings for a “family” dinner that evening. The only thing that we ask of you is that you RSVP to the office by December 7th. This will be a special time as we gather together as a family to celebrate the season and give thanks for all that God has blessed us with this past year. I hope that you will all plan on attending. You are a wonderful church and it is a privilege to serve alongside you. This is a small way for your staff to say that we love and appreciate each of you.
The other special event is our annual Open House at the parsonage. Each year Shelly and I love hosting you in our home for a time of fellowship and snacks. This year open house will be on December 18th from 2-4 p.m. Again I hope that you will all stop by and enjoy a sweet time of fellowship together.
There is so much happening during the month of December so make sure that you look at the calendar closely. You won’t want to miss anything! We will have our Christmas Eve service again this year. If you have been to this in the past you know what a blessing it is, if you have not then let me encourage you to come and worship the King during our candlelight service. You will be glad you did. Christmas morning is on Sunday this year so we will only have worship that morning at 10:00 a.m. What an opportunity to worship together on Jesus’ birthday! It is going to be a busy month but it is going to be a great month! Let’s celebrate Jesus together!
Happy Holidays,
Russell
(There is a hidden message in the title of my article!) ¶ 6:23 PM
