My Christmas Wish For You All

[UAHparrothead]

This is my last day on BN for awhile with my fiance coming in today and Christmas coming soon. I hope that you all have the most wonderful and merry Christmas and the happiest New Year's and that God blesses you all in the next year.

Luke 2:1-20

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 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. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

[mings]

THanks preacherman. And the same to you. Enjoy the holidays (and remember don't eat any prawns).

NOTM Dec 2005

[sy]

Aww, thanks Brad, and thanks for all the words of hope and calm you offer throughout the year I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your fiance and family

[Cubbie Bear]

Cool, now I can sleep in on Sunday


J/K Thanks Brad, I admire your passion and conviction. Thou shalt be the Pastor of BN in perpituity.





I have convictions, but that is a whole different story

[SchoolGirlHeart]

A very Merry and Blessed Christmas to you and yours, Brad!

[ZeroDuval]

Happy Holidays to you and yours UAH, and almost your'es!

[iuparrothead]

Thanks Brad! Merry Christmas to you too, sweetpea!!!

[RinglingRingling]

This is my last day on BN for awhile with my fiance coming in today and Christmas coming soon. I hope that you all have the most wonderful and merry Christmas and the happiest New Year's and that God blesses you all in the next year.

and I suppose she expects you to spend all your time with her...


Thank you, both for the short version of the wishes, as well as the longer scriptural message. Best wishes for you and yours in the year ahead as well.

[shakerofsalt]

Merry Christmas, Brad! Thank you for the spiritual inspiration you give us all. You are/will be a fine preacher! Have a wonderful time with your fiance over the holidays!

[rsgeist]

Thanks Brad! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[jonesbeach10]

Amen and Merry Christmas to you and your fiance UAH!

[SMLCHNG]

Amen, and thank you, Brad. Enjoy your Christmas and her visit.