This is our tree
for the year being fully guarded by Toby the pony. (smile) Please take time to
send in your pictures to me at vickie@purejoyinternational.org and I will post
them on our blog in the days leading up to Christmas.
Also, a reminder
to not get so caught up in things going on around Christmas that we lose sight
of the biblical truth... you and I were born into this world with a problem. We
didn’t cause the problem and we can’t fix it.
It is called “Sin.” We inherited that problem from Adam and Eve’s poor
decision making in the garden (Genesis Chapter 3). Man has tried to fix the
problem on his own all the way back to the Garden when Adam and Eve sewed fig
leaves together, and made themselves loin cloths to cover their sin. God’s
answer to that problem in the garden was the “shedding of the blood of the
innocent on behalf of the guilty” when in Genesis 3:21 it tells us God made
them garments of skin and clothed them. God’s answer to that for you and me was
the “shedding of the blood of the innocent (JESUS) on behalf of the guilty (You
and Me) on the cross.”
So, as we
celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas season may the words of John 3:16,
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes
in him should not perish but have eternal life,” speak to your heart. HE is the
Answer. I love the words of the song, “Mary Did You Know?” Think on these words
then Celebrate HIM this Season!!
Mary did you know
that your baby boy will someday walk on water?
Mary did you know
that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you’ve delivered, will soon deliver you.
Mary did you know
that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary did you know
that your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby, you have kissed the face of God.
Mary did you
know, Mary did you know, Mary did you know
The blind will
see, the deaf will hear, the dead will live againThe lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the lamb
Mary did you know
that your baby boy is LORD of all creation?
Mary did you know
that your baby boy would one day rule the nations?Did you know your baby boy was heaven’s perfect Lamb?
The sleeping child you’re holding is the Great I AM.
Mary did you
know, Mary did you know, Mary did you know
Please also
remember that we are beginning preparations for our Central Europe trip in
February. The team is formed and registration will be opening for the
missionary women to register in the next couple of weeks. Please prayerfully
consider giving towards sponsorship of the women that will be attending from
that part of the world. They need a place to get away and be refreshed and
encouraged through the Word of God and fellowship with other believers. As you
know, we put them up for 4 days and 3 nights free of charge to them. They do
have to provide their own transportation through flights, buses, cars, trains,
etc., to and from the venue. If you are interested in giving towards their
sponsorship, please click this link http://www.purejoyinternational.org/support.
If you didn’t see last week’s blog and the impact of your prayers, giving,
gifting, and going please go back and view it. It is worth the time.
Love you all… and
please don’t forget to send pictures of your trees and/or celebration
decorations!
Celebrating the
Birth of JESUS because He saved my life!!!
His,
Vickie
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