24 hours ago I was sitting in our sanctuary looking at the scene you see in this photo. It was a service of nine lessons and carols led by our ministers, the chancel choir and orchestra. Christmas lights, traditional chrismons on the trees, poinsettias, people of all ages worshiping around me....these are the moments of Christmas that give me an environment for worship, meditation, prayer and thankfulness. This morning it's about the work: tallying up the total worship attendants from yesterday (1,183), preparring for the baptism coming up next Sunday and corresponding with those who visited with us here at the church yesterday. But ahhhhh...yesterday...that is where my heart needs to stay all week. As those around me run, scream and claw their way through Macy's, I will strive to keep my heart and eyes on the Child and all that He teaches us no matter where we are.
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