Dear
Church Family,
It’s
hard to believe it’s Christmas time again already. What’s even a bit more
challenging is that this is our 5th Christmas together at Deer
Flat. How is that even possible when we
just arrived here two weeks ago? Well, Christmas provides a unique opportunity
each year for all of us to re-visit the past year and see God’s goodness, and
perhaps do some re-focusing as we look forward.
Not
only are we reminded of the awe-inspiring, world-changing,
life-altering gift
that is Jesus; but we are also reminded of our need for this Jesus to heal us
in our brokenness. This is indeed why he came. To bring peace between God and
man. This is why the angels declared triumphantly “Glory to God in the
highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14
As a
new year approaches, I want to challenge us as a church to impact this world
for good. People are in great need, and more than ever. You see it and so do I.
We can still make a difference! We need to be people of prayer, faith,
righteousness and compassion. We need to love each other and love God above all
else. I don’t know about you, but I really want to live more full for Christ in
2017 than ever before.
What an
exciting year it has been for Jer and I and the whole Staff! By God’s grace we
have had an outstanding year at Deer Flat. God has blessed this congregation in
virtually every area of ministry we have.
These past almost 5 years have been so full, so meaningful and so fun - it
just makes us look at the future with tremendous anticipation about what God
has in store for us together.
For Jer
and I, we have sure felt the love of all of you who make up the Deer Flat
Family. I’m especially grateful for your kindness and love that you extended
with the loss last month of Dad, and just bathing us in your prayers. I know
that the whole Staff joins me in saying that you all have been a HUGE
blessing to each of us, and we are thanking God for a chance to serve you here
at this amazing place! Please
continue to pray for us as we boldly move into an adventuresome future.
Now, “May
you be filled with the wonder of Mary, the obedience of Joseph, the joy of the
angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the determination of the magi, and the
peace of the Christ Child. God bless you now and forever.” Amen!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!
Pastor D, Jer and the entire Staff of Deer
Flat Church!
Can’t wait to see you this Sunday at 10:30
a.m.
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