It’s kinda weird how the church calender grinds to a crawl as soon as the Bethel Family Christmas is over.  The first half of December is full of meetings, planning, parties, musicals, etc. and then the week of Christmas the pace slows to a steady hum of peace and joy.  Midweeks and prayer meetings on hiatus.   Meetings done.  Phones are quiet.  Peace on earth, goodwill towards men.  Time to catch up on all that stuff on the desk that keeps getting pushed back.  A few extra visits.  Some planning for the future.  Checking the candles for Saturday. A visit to the mayor today!  OK, so the land deal has me scheduling a few extra meetings, but that’s exciting.

Thanks to everyone who came out Sunday night for the Bethel Family Christmas.  The fellowship hall was packed.  The food was plentiful.  Ethan, Isaac, Jeremiah & Elizabeth hit a home run with all their cooking projects.  Great open mic time.  The singing around the Christmas tree was even normal this year.  haha

Don’t forget our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Saturday at 7 pm.  Candles, carols. a few neat testimonies, special music, and the Christmas story.  And if you’re not in a hurry to leave, stop by the Overflow Cafe for some hot chocolate and cookies.  We’ll supply the hot chocolate and coffees if you’ll bring a plate of cookies (hint, hint).

Be Refreshed!

Proverb of the Day:  Proverbs 20:15  Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

Scripture of the Day:  Mathew 1:20-21 20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,because he will save his people from their sins.”

Quote of the Day:  Christmas is a time when you get homesick – even when you’re home.   Carol Nelson

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