Beginning Sunday, December 4 @ 10:30 a.m.
Children love Christmas! It's easy to see why! Presents, family, great food, time off school. But there is another reason children love Christmas...it has some mystery and wonder about it. Lighted trees, decorated and shining! Houses and yards shimmering with the season! How does Santa Claus get down that chimney? Do reindeer really fly? Where did this stocking full of candy and fun come from? How did those presents get under the tree?
Above all else, children are reminded of the reason and purpose of the Christmas celebration. There's even more mysterry and wonder in this! A baby born in a manger. People seeing stars and hearing angels sing about this new-born baby. People traveling from afar to see this coming King. They can relate to a baby. They feel wonder, excitement and anticipation that this baby may have some impact on their lives.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. [9] An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. [10] But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. [11] Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ* the Lord. [12] This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”[13] Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,[14] “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:8-14)
All of this produces emotions and reactions that make Christmas through the eyes of a child something very special indeed!
Christmas is one of those times we long to be a child again. We know this isn't literally possible, but it is possible to see Christmas through their eyes! WE INVITE YOU TO DO JUST THAT THIS CHRISTMAS! Experience wonder, fun, hope and joy!
Merry Christmas from Town Center Church!
