“The Longest Night” Comes Just Before Christmas
We often forget in all the excitement and celebrations surrounding Christmas that it can be a time of darkness and a long night for a number of people. We need to remember there are those around us who are hurting, who are grieving, who are hungry, who are lonely, who are stressed out, who are just not feeling the Christmas Spirit. If that describes you in any way, join us Sunday Evening, December 21, at 5:30p in our Family Life Center.
If someone you loved died this past year, someone who brought something special to your Christmas celebration, and you are feeling that loss, join us. If someone special to you, won’t be home this year, for whatever reason, and you miss them, join us. If you lost someone years ago on or around Christmas and are reminded of the anniversary of that loss every year, join us. If you suffered a financial loss this year due to a serious illness, loss of work, or for any reason, and can’t afford to celebrate like you want, join us. If you feel tired, stressed out, and more in need of a rest than celebration, join us. If you have no fond memories of Christmas as a child and would rather skip the whole season, join us.
We will remember that Christmas is supposed to be about the fact God so loved the world that God sent God’s only begotten son into our troubled world, and that this year we need to feel his presence more than ever. We will remember that God feels our pain, that God loves, that everyone of us is blessed by God even when we don’t feel it. We will pray with you, for you, and if need be over you. We will give you time to pray for whatever your situation is. My message will focus on love, grace, and hope for all of God’s children.
If you are feeling the Spirit, and are having a great time, you need to join us as well. Help us remind those who feel lost, alone and forgotten that they are not alone, that they are not forgotten, that God loves them, that we love them, that we are praying for them everyday and hope that they are praying for us. It is Christmas when the Longest Night ends and light, love and hope come back into the world.
