Like most you, we are bracing for the first "big one" of the season; which means, our Sunday Christmas service is being threatened. While we know that God is sovereign over everything and that His plans cannot be disrupted, it is still discouraging to know that a Sunday may come and go without a corporate gathering to praise and worship Jesus. (I really love church and it's holy purpose!)
Please take some time today and pray for God's will to be done this holiday season despite the snow, the loss of a shopping day or two, and the panic of a planned week thrown out of whack. May all people get ample opportunity to hear the Message of the Season (God has come to Us!), and may the body of Messiah rally to worship and proclaim the glory of God.
For those of you who are able: Would you consider having church tomorrow inside your homes? Invite your neighbors over to read the Christmas story and explain its meaning. (Surely, the "greenest" Christian could figure that one out!) End the time with coffee, tea, and cookies (Lord knows you'll have plenty of time to bake with the snow falling and the roads being closed). The whole event could last an hour, but the effects could last an eternity.
Let's be the church, people. I know it may be new and uncomfortable, but it's our calling (I Peter 2:9-12) My flesh bristles at the idea too, but let's see what God can do through the storm!
Please take some time today and pray for God's will to be done this holiday season despite the snow, the loss of a shopping day or two, and the panic of a planned week thrown out of whack. May all people get ample opportunity to hear the Message of the Season (God has come to Us!), and may the body of Messiah rally to worship and proclaim the glory of God.
For those of you who are able: Would you consider having church tomorrow inside your homes? Invite your neighbors over to read the Christmas story and explain its meaning. (Surely, the "greenest" Christian could figure that one out!) End the time with coffee, tea, and cookies (Lord knows you'll have plenty of time to bake with the snow falling and the roads being closed). The whole event could last an hour, but the effects could last an eternity.
Let's be the church, people. I know it may be new and uncomfortable, but it's our calling (I Peter 2:9-12) My flesh bristles at the idea too, but let's see what God can do through the storm!
