Christmas Season Greetings to Hope Church,
During our dating years, I attempted to expand my birth-day
into a birth-week. Looking back, it really was a great time to attempt such a
feat. We were still in the early stages
of our relationship and although it may not have really ever turned into any more
gifts or special attention, I still try.
Birthdays certainly are a special time. Birthdays are a time to celebrate, not
another year of getting older, but another look back on what significance that
person has had in our lives. Some years
may seem more special than others. Maybe
a landmark 18th birthday or maybe just another day that you went to
work, came home and did the nightly routine, maybe even no cake or
candles.
But Christ’s birthday is special every year. As we have been learning in the sermon
series, He is our King. He deserves our
full attention and recognition. This is
a time we can celebrate his entrance into the world as we know it and the
ultimate significance that comes with His arrival. He is worthy of celebration beyond just the
day we call Christmas. Although my own
attempts have been unsuccessful to expand my own birth-day, He truly deserves
our attention throughout the Christmas season.
This Christmas season we are as excited as ever to celebrate
Christ’s birthday and we are as excited as ever to be a part of the Hope
community. Our annual business meeting
will take place on Sunday night, January 27th. Watch for details in the upcoming weeks. We hope to see you there. We are currently working on establishing a
Trustee’s Committee. This very important
group will be responsible for decisions pertaining to the land and property
use. We are also continuing our search
for additional Elder candidates. Contact
one of the elders if you have questions or are interested in serving either of
these areas.
Blessings this Christmas Season,
David Portmann, - Elder
