Our Christmas celebration is unusually long this year, and we love it. Our
first get-together of the season was December 5th, when most of our
extended family could come. The last party won’t be until January 14th
with the Puppet Praise team. We don’t mind spreading the Christmas holiday
over 6 weeks and longer. It is one of our favorite times of the year. In
fact, we listen to Christmas music throughout the year. Many of the videos
on our shelf are Christmas movies…”White Christmas” is great in July! On
the 25th of each month, we remind one another of the count-down: “Only 11
months to Christmas!”
Are we a little crazy to keep Christmas all year long? The world around us
seems eager to put it away soon after December 25th, ready to move on to
the next holiday.
But Christmas isn’t only one day, or even twelve days as the song says.
Christmas doesn’t fit in a box that is stored in the attic with the
ornaments until next year. Christmas is FOREVER. It is Jesus…God with
us…not only for today, but always! A real, living Jesus…given first as a
baby, now living not just for a day or a season, but for all time.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone
who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
Jesus brings life. Every day. Throughout the year. Don’t put the spirit of
Christmas away with the decorations. Believe and trust in Jesus every day.
Celebrate Christmas all year long.
Ron Vanatta
Salem calendar:
Epiphany Extravaganza today, Jan 6th at 7 PM in fellowship hall. Please
bring a dessert to share and a gift of new children’s clothing for
families at Hope Haven. Story, skit, song, and fellowship. Sponsored by
the Salem Confirmation Group and the Worship Committee.
Worship this weekend: 5:00 Saturday, 8:00 and 10:30 Sunday
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