Well, we have made it to December. Many of us will be glad to turn the page on 2020,
In the darkness of this year, how did we,
as Christians, respond with light?
Our camp gave money to those who were in
need and food for those without.
Later this month several members will
“ring the bell” for the Salvation Army.
I encourage each of you to participate in
this and other events in your church and community to help those in time of
crisis as Christ commands us to do.
I thought it would be a great way to end
this year with the story of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Remember in times of darkness to look for the star!
Luke 2:1-20 KJV
“And it came to pass in those days, that
there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be
taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up
from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David,
which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was,
that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be
delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in
swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them
in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field,
keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came
upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore
afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good
tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this
day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be
a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in
a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly
host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,
good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from
them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto
Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made
known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the
babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the
saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it
wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept
all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as
it was told unto them.”
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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