Christmas 2009

Much of the church world has honored the Advent season. Is it really the beginning of a new year? Christ has come - we hear the angelic message - but peace? As I was on my way to the church today to make sure the building would be ready for Sunday - as I passed the Liquor store, boxes of "Christmas Cheer" was being loaded into double parked cars. How sad, people must drown their heartaches in order to be "of good cheer".
Peace via governments, organization, fraternities, etc., is still a grand illusion.

May we as people of Christ be not deluded by the music, lights, gifts, and ceremonies.
Many will sit in our pews - saddened by this time of year. Lets not forget that many do not have a family to surround themselves with - you be their "good news" on a day of God's good news - Jesus.

Christmas Snow Again

Who said history does not repeat itself has not been to our church.
The same snow event also closed our church last year for the Christmas services.
I spoke last night for a fellowship of Haitian pastors on the sovereignty of God.
i just admit, I had to repeat the topic to myself this morning as I looked out the window.
After calling the members of the church - I do this personally for each closer - I was encouraged by the response of the church family.
No one - NO ONE - complained about was happening. Spiritual growth is great to witness. They ended up encouraging me.

Thank you Lord for your call on my life to shepherd your people.
Merry Christmas everyone