Grace and Peace to Each of You,
Consider the "Christmas Story" from John's gospel:
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth (John 1:1, 14).
"...He is the One Mediator, fully God, fully man, in whose Person is effected the
reconciliation between God and man. He will return in power and glory to judge
the world and to consummate His Redemptive mission. He now dwells in all
believers as the living and ever present Lord" (BF&M 2000).
Jesus Christ is God's indescribable gift to us (2 Cor. 9:15)!
Linda and I attended our first Christmas party of the season on December 1, 2012! It was held at the beautiful Tall Timbers Baptist Conference Center in Forest Hill, Louisiana. 'Twas a wondrous evening with banquet delicacies and spectacular music (by Jared Peoples) as we gathered the "Ministers and Mates" of Central Louisiana Baptist Association churches for their annual Christmas fellowship.
Perhaps the most unique feature of the evening was the drawing for a door prize of a chauffeured helicopter ride to an exotic Louisiana restaurant! Now, that was a first for me! What fun and ... what a "buzz" that provoked out there in the social media world!
Have a great Christmas as you celebrate the true reason for the season. On behalf of the staff of the Baptist Mission Center...we wish you a very Merry Christmas!!
Blessings,
Robert
