But let’s talk about what you do to keep Christ in Christmas. I would love to hear the stories about your traditions. What specific things do you and your family do to keep Christ at the center of the Christmas season? It may seem so natural to you but may be inspirational to a new family or new believers. Message me on Facebook or write a note on Sunday’s green information sheet. If I get enough response, I will find a way to share them. Anyone can curse the darkness (Christmas is too commercial, etc). Let’s be believers who light a candle (pardon the pun) and make a positive difference.
REMEMBER THE MISSION
God is in business to reach, redeem and to restore a lost and broken world. That is our mission as well. So what will you do this Christmas season to join God’s effort to reach, redeem and restore a lost and broken world? First, let’s pray. Pray for missionaries and missions that go to places of darkness and work with the lost and broken. Southern Baptist support over 4,000 missionaries and saw over 190,000 baptisms last year. Second, go and participate in something JIBC is doing to reach, redeem and restore. It could be as fun as caroling to the Senior Adult homes or as interesting as trying to feed those who live in tent city. Third, consider a Christmas gift to missions this year. A gift to International Missions/Lottie Moon that reaches around the world is really a great gift. You certainly cannot beat getting the most bang for your buck! What a great time of the year to teach our families about Christmas giving. There are certainly a lot of mission and ministries worthy of our support. Pick several and bless them this year.
See you Sunday, good Lord willing.
Pastor Tom
