“This is the day which the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Ps.12:) May God be with us in a very special way today as we rejoice together in His name. Praise the Lord!
Thursday is Christmas day. This is the time when the church of Jesus Christ celebrates the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. If Jesus had not been born He could not have suffered and died for our sins. We would not be able to rejoice in sins forgiven and iniquities pardoned.
As we look around at this time of the year, there are so many things distracting from the real reason for the season. Very little or no consideration is given to the fact of what it is really all about. But on the other hand we have to forgive those who promote these distractions because they really do not know any better. We are of God and are fully aware of the truth. Therefore we are responsible to promote that truth and not to allow ourselves to be swayed by those who do not know any better.
My prayer for us at this Christmas time is that God would help us as believers to position ourselves that He can use us to convey the truth to those who are in error and darkness; that we would be tools in his hand as the shepherds were on that first Christmas.

HAVE A CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTMAS!

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

1. CHRISTMAS PROGAM
Today, 5:30 p.m. All are invited to attend this
exciting and fun-filled evening to celebrate the birth
of the Savior. Also, there will be a feast in the Annex
following the Program.

2. NO KING’S DAUGHTERS MINISTRY THIS EVENING

3. NO LUNCH HOUR SESSION/ BIBLE STUDY ON WED.

4. CHOIR PRACTICE WILL RESUME ON JANUARY 8TH

5. HOUR-OF-POWER PRAYER SESSION
Saturday, 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.

6. NEXT SUNDAY
Worship & Ministry, 9:00 a.m.
G.I./N.I. Meeting, 5:00 p.m.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
On behalf of Apostle & Pastor Edghill, the
Board, and the F.E.A. Family, we heartily
congratulate the newlywed couple,
Mr. & Mrs. Leverette Veira.

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THE FORGOTTEN MAN

Amid all the Christmas activities, one man is often forgotten. No, I don’t mean the person whose birthday we’re celebrating. although we often fail to give Jesus first place as He deserves, we don’t usually forget Him. I’m talking about Joseph—the man God trusted so much that He placed His Son in his home to love and nurture. What a responsibility!

Joseph truly is the forgotten man in the Christmas story. Yet his task was an important component of God’s incredible plan. As we read the story of the birth of Jesus, we find that Joseph was just, righteous, merciful, protective, and courageous. But most of all—he was obedient. When the angel told him to take Mary as his wife, he obeyed (Matt. 1:24). and when the angel told him to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus, he did (2:13-14).

just as Mary was carefully chosen to bear the Son of God, Joseph was deliberately chosen to provide for his young wife and the Christ-child. and trusting God, Joseph followed through on everything God asked him to do.

what is God asking of you today? are you willing to commit yourself to do whatever He wants you to do?

We can learn much about obedience from Joseph, the forgotten man of Christmas.—Cindy Hess Kasper

The proof of our love for God is our obedience to the commands of God.

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MEDIA MINISTRY

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