As I write this column, I am thinking about
Christmas and what it means to the
Christian Church. I enjoy the cards, the
musical programs, the food, the fellowship
and all the other things that go with this
season. In our busy schedule, let us not
forget the reason for this season of the
year. Two-thousand years ago a Savior was
born. A world that was in hopelessness
and despair immediately had hope. It was
with joy in heaven and on earth that the
announcement was made that a Savior had
come. The church of our generation still
proclaims the same message. We proclaim
with joy and hope that the Savior has
come. We invite all who will come to the
Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the
world.

I rejoice that a large number of children in
other parts of the world will have a good
Christmas because of the ministry of our
church in "Operation Christmas Child."
Thank you to every person who helped as
our church served as the area drop off
center. A special thank you to Melissa
Muncher for leading this effort. Also thank
you to those who are sponsoring a child in
our area this year. I appreciate the work
Molly Sloan does in this effort. I also
appreciate those who help deliver fruit
baskets to our home-bound and nursing
home patients. I know that I probably left
off a ministry or individuals who work in a
ministry. Let me just say, "Thank you to all
who make Christmas better for those
less-fortunate."

Please don't forget our Christmas musicals
and the Christmas Eve Service.

It is a joy to serve as your Pastor.

Bro Sammie

My prayer is that you and your family will
have a Merry Christmas and a great 2020.