Merry Christmas

I just wanted to take a few moments, during my recovery of Santa's visit, to wish all of you a Merry Christmas. Last evening, I attended a candlelight Christmas Eve church service at my church, First United Methodist Church of Avon Park (www.fumcap.org). I was blessed to have my mother, step-father, brother, and his partner attend with us. Pastor Gary performed an uplifting sermon about the birth of Jesus. He touched on how Mary must have felt on the inside during the turmoil that was surrounding her at the time of the birth. But how she knew that the child she was carrying was the Son of the Most High.

The church also presented a Living Nativity, which in all of my 35 years, was without a doubt the most inspiring Living Nativity that I have witnessed. Mary, Joseph, and the Shepperd were dressed in white, complete with white face paint. I cannot find the words to describe the scene but my mother was also awe inspired by the sight.

The highlight of the service for me was Reverend James Parker singing "O Holy Night". Reverend Parker has an amazing voice that filled the sanctuary beautifully. It was a spiritual night, to say the least.

So, as I get ready to enjoy some Christmas ham. If you have not already, please take a moment today and remember why we celebrate Christmas.

God Bless