December
2011
“to
you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who
is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11
During this joyous
and busy time of year, it would do each of us well to pause
and remember what Christmas is. Before we get all wrapped
up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season we need
to remind ourselves that Christmas is the celebration of
the birth of Jesus the Christ. For many people Christmas
seems to bring out nostalgia. The songs and message of the
season take us back in our minds to friends and family members
who are no longer with us. We think about Christmases past
and sometimes yearn for those days when life did not seem
so complicated. Yet, within our nostalgia we are reminded
of the gifts we have received from Almighty God—especially
Jesus Christ.
As we celebrate
our 6th Christmas together, I would ask each of you to think
about the meaning of Christmas within your own lives. The
following may help you along that path:
C – Christ
is the reason for the
H – Holiday as we
R – Remember the
I -- Incarnation of the
S – Savior of the World. It is the
T – Time to hear the
M – Message of
A -- Advent to prepare for the birth of the
S -- Son of God.
Shalom,
Pastor Steve
