Despite the weather, which started out cold, wet and icy, we had a good group of people show up. All my volunteers showed up. That is always good. We did have to share the theater with a local bank. They do their Christmas party there every year. No problem though.
I continued in my series Making Christmas Meaningful talking about Jesus being the gift for all nations. Unfortunately the reason for His coming to earth often gets lost in translation. Thankfully Christmas doesn't. Did you know that more people can recognize the golden arches of McDonald's, the Olympic rings and even Shell gasoline's shell than they can the Christian cross. BUT, across all nations they recognize Christmas. What a huge opportunity we have as Christians to share the Christ of Christmas this season!
After church we had a church potluck lunch at the Diana Love Center. Then we put together three cookie platters for the police, fire and ambulance depts. I ended up setting off the alarm at the fire dept. when we delivered them. When they saw the cookies all was forgiven. And Karen Cullison brought a group of people to a couple of nursing homes for some old fashioned Christmas songs.
To top off my day, the Pats played against the Bears in Chicago. A snow game at that. I use the word "played" loosely. They more like beat the Bears like mules. It made for a fantastic day yesterday. Oh, the Pats are #1 in the league. Superbowl, here we come.
I know many of you are wondering how I and my family are doing since my mom passed. Let me say first of all, thank you for your many prayers, kind words, cards and gifts. What a blessing you all have been to me and my family. A man without friends is lost. We are doing fine. Although we miss our mom, she is in heaven with her Lord. We WILL see her again.
On another note, don't forget that Dec. 26th is our annual church break. You can show up to church but we won't be there. I hope you have a great Christmas and New Year.
I continued in my series Making Christmas Meaningful talking about Jesus being the gift for all nations. Unfortunately the reason for His coming to earth often gets lost in translation. Thankfully Christmas doesn't. Did you know that more people can recognize the golden arches of McDonald's, the Olympic rings and even Shell gasoline's shell than they can the Christian cross. BUT, across all nations they recognize Christmas. What a huge opportunity we have as Christians to share the Christ of Christmas this season!
After church we had a church potluck lunch at the Diana Love Center. Then we put together three cookie platters for the police, fire and ambulance depts. I ended up setting off the alarm at the fire dept. when we delivered them. When they saw the cookies all was forgiven. And Karen Cullison brought a group of people to a couple of nursing homes for some old fashioned Christmas songs.
To top off my day, the Pats played against the Bears in Chicago. A snow game at that. I use the word "played" loosely. They more like beat the Bears like mules. It made for a fantastic day yesterday. Oh, the Pats are #1 in the league. Superbowl, here we come.
I know many of you are wondering how I and my family are doing since my mom passed. Let me say first of all, thank you for your many prayers, kind words, cards and gifts. What a blessing you all have been to me and my family. A man without friends is lost. We are doing fine. Although we miss our mom, she is in heaven with her Lord. We WILL see her again.
On another note, don't forget that Dec. 26th is our annual church break. You can show up to church but we won't be there. I hope you have a great Christmas and New Year.
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