Christmas Eve Family Service Outlines Christ's Love

As brothers and sisters in Christ, we know what it means of having Christmas in our hearts, but do we glorify this fact and tell the world about it during Christmas time? It's time to softly challenge those who view Christmas as a time to make money while greed is in the hearts of many.

Share it. How about giving an unforgettable gift to a friend or fellow employee? Present them the gift of the Word. Tell the Christmas story, and make sure it's not "Twas the Night before Christmas". Brochure or leaflets recounting the birth of Jesus Christ can be bought from a Christian bookstore. Or, how about making your own booklet. A small token, such as a candle, can be included too. Envelope someone's tired heart with God's message.

Share His love. When a person invites you to their home, they want to share their blessings with you. When we integrate Christ into our very lives, his dwelling becomes our dwelling. Do something special by inviting a friend or fellow employee to church for an Advent worship or a family Christmas Eve church worship. They will not regret they came.

Share it. For people living in poverty, it gets a little bit harder during the Christmas holidays. There is an increase in suicides. Those in dire need, like the impoverished and destitute, become more helpless due to the worsening weather conditions of winter. God wants us to show His love, especially to these people.

People always welcome volunteers during Christmas time. Soup kitchens and food banks look for an extra hand to help serve hot meals and to hand out food boxes. The social service agency can provide particulars on families in the area that want to be "adopted" for Christmas. As a church body, everyone can pitch in and provide gifts and other necessary items. Churches can provide gifts for orphaned children. You may even see a need that has yet to be met, so be willing to begin your own program to provide it or just do it as a family.

The goal here is to let Christ's light shine to those around you. In his lifetime, Jesus saw each individual's need where they were. Someone whose been helped by you will be more likely to listen about the God you are serving.

Living Christ's life is a commitment to spread the Word and love to others. If Christ is always prioritized in your lives, your actions should be known by everyone. Being Christians, we have a chance to give to the world the true meaning of the Christmas season.

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© Kerry Beck, 2008
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