Merry Christmas from North Pointe Community Church
Hope you’re having a wonderful December day!!
When Pope Julius I declared December 25th to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in A.D. 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today? And when Professor Charles Follen lit candles on the first Christmas tree in American in 1832, who would have ever thought that decorations would become as glamorous as they are today?
Even before these two events that shaped what Christmas means today for most, there was a bright, special star that lit the dark night thousands of years ago letting the world know that Jesus the King was born. Usually, we don’t celebrate historical figures as children, but in the case of Christ, it is appropriate.
When Christ was born, shepherds came to honor Him, wise men from the East brought Him gifts, and the earth rejoiced at His birth. These people who came to worship Him had no idea what Christ would accomplish as an adult. But they were right in traveling to worship the King because His birth was the most remarkable event in human history. Wise men and women today worship not only the Child of Bethlehem, but the Christ of Calvary.
As we approach this Christmas 2011, we are faced with yet another opportunity to pause in the middle of all the excitement and decorations to consider again the origin of Christmas–the One whose birth we celebrate. Let’s not forget the true meaning of why we celebrate during this time of year. Celebrate the baby Jesus and trust Him as Savior today.
Yes, we’re all counting down the days ’til Christmas!! Just a reminder that we do plan to have a morning worship service on Christmas Day, December 25th at 10 am. It will be a great opportunity for our families to celebrate the Christ of Christmas.
You’re invited to join us for a New Year’s Day brunch and worship service on January 1st at 10 am. This will be a wonderful fellowship opportunity for all of us as we begin the new year together. We are planning to provide scrambled eggs, bacon, grits, coffee, juice and milk! We nvite YOU to bring your favorite breakfast casseroles, ham biscuits, fruit trays, sweet rolls, doughnuts and more. Do plan on joining us New Year’s Day!
Hope to see you Christmas day!
Pastor Jeff