MISSING THE MESSAGE OF CHRISTMAS
Another item that deals with the theme of missing the real message of Christmas was one sent in by Del Glick, Co-Pastor of the Waterford Mennonite Church of Goshen, Indiana. His paraphrase of Luke 2:8-20, sad to say, is true for too many. And there were in the same city, a family abiding in the living room, keeping watch over their stockings by night. And lo, Santa Claus came upon them, and the glory of his red suit shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. And Santa Claus said unto them: “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people who can afford them. For unto you is given this day in the city of Goshen great feasts of turkey, mashed potatoes, candy and many presents. And this shall be a sign unto you: you shall find the presents wrapped in bright, expensive paper, lying beneath the tree…
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