So, in the aftermath of
Christmas, what's next? Today will be a big day of returning gifts that were
the wrong size, color, or just not what was really wanted or needed. Some will
hit the big sales that are always promoted after Christmas, while others will
begin or continue their travels to visit family or friends. Perhaps the
shepherd's response is worthy of noting in the aftermath of Christmas. Luke
tells us that as the shepherds left the Christmas scene, they "returned,
glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen..." As we
return to our schedules and routines in the aftermath of Christmas, following
their example is good advice for us. Like the shepherds, let us return,
glorifying and praising God for all that we have heard and
seen!
This Sunday, I hope you will join us for Bible study and worship. The
Sunday after Christmas is usually less formal as many of our folks are out of
town and others will have folks visiting during the holidays. Dress is more
casual, the service less formal, but it will be an opportunity, in the aftermath
of Christmas, to glorify and praise the Lord, just as the shepherds did. We'll have special music and I will bring a two-part
message entitled, "Making Sense of It All." Invite a friend or bring along your
out of town guests.
Please note, the church office is closed through January 1. As has been noted in all of our recent
publications, if you want to make a donation to be credited for 2014, it must be
postmarked by December 31. Thank you for your faithfulness in giving and in
sharing in our continuing Westwood story.
Jim Abernathy
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