It’s almost Christmas. There are presents under the tree. The wrapping paper, pretty bows, and all of the other items that people use to decorate the gifts they will give to their loved ones are flying off the shelves so that last minute gifts can be in place for the big day. You know, when you get right down to it, all of the wrapping paper, pretty bags and such really serve just one purpose – they are meant to conceal the true contents of the package. You just can’t have folks finding out too early what you gave them for Christmas. There would be no anticipation. There would be no “give me a hint” or “Can we open just one before Christmas?” So that our secrets won’t be given away we wrap up our gifts until the time is right for little hands to shred the paper and bows and explode with excitement!
Archive for December, 2002
Holiness Wrapped In Humanity
Colossians 1:15-23
Sunday, December 22nd, 2002
Give Where You Live!
1 Samuel 30:21-31;
1 Chronicles 29:10-20
Sunday, December 8th, 2002
They were all sitting around the living room watching TV when the evening anchor cut to the reporter on location. The reporter said, “We are here with Mr. Filthy Rich and the kids who are benefiting from his generous gift – a gift that has changed these kid’s neighborhood. Mr. Rich heard about the plight of the kids who live in the drug-infested, run down neighborhood and decided to get involved. He heard that there were no playgrounds for the kids and no community center to give kids opportunities to do something other than commit crimes or wilt away in front of the television. Mr. Rich was so moved that he got involved. Others joined his passion and today we are here for the dedication of the new community center with its indoor swimming pool, educational facilities, and sports leagues for boys and girls. Money has been provided to pay three staff members who will run the community center, oversee the volunteers, and help the kids. This is a great day for these kids and their community. Thank you Mr. Rich!”