Sunday, December 25, 2011 11:00AM
As we prepare for this Sunday, let's not forget just Whose birthday it is that we are celebrating! It is the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
As we prepare for this great time, let's make sure that we are faithful to the House of God! Be sure to bring your family, and if possible, a visiting friend or relative with you!
Also, please do not forget to be a faithful steward!
Please NOTE: Sunday, December 25, we will have a combined 11:00AM service (no 9:45AM Sunday School). Come celebrate Jesus' birth by worshiping in His house this Sunday!
I came across a poem not long ago that reminded me of the importance of this especially on Christmas!
Let me share it with you!
Suppose It Was Your Birthday
by Fred D. Jarvis
Suppose it were your birthday, and all your friends
would come.
And gather round your fireplace there in your
happy home.
They come with smiles and gladness, and bring
their presents too.
But when they start to share them, there's not
a one for you!
They give them to each other, a grand and costly lot.
But for the guest of honor, they somehow just forgot.
You say such things don't happen, nor should it
ever be;
It seems much too thoughtless, for folks like
you and me.
But friend, have you considered, that this is just
what men do?
Not, of course, to humans, but of our Lord, it's true.
We celebrate His birthday, with all our pomp
and style;
But give to one another and grieve Him all the while.
It is Christ we claim to honor, at this glad
Christmastime;
Don't spend on friends the dollars and give Him
just a dime.
To give to one another, indeed is very nice;
But best of all to Jesus, for Him let's sacrifice.
His cause too long has suffered, by thoughtless,
selfish men,
Let's bring to Christ the first fruits, and give our
best to Him!
That is my prayer as well! As we come to the House of God to celebrate the Birth of the Son of God, "Let's bring to Christ the first fruits, and give our best to Him!"
Don't Forget Christmas@GPBC at 6pm!
Our Evening Service is at 6pm and will be a special service for the whole family in the reading for the Christmas story by my wife Regina and I, to all of the children that are present! Please make plans to be back Christmas night!
God bless!
I will look forward to seeing you this Sunday at 11am!
Merry Christmas!
Preacher
Bus this Friday, Dec 23 at 11am- 12 Noon. 
