I can’t wait….
Do you hear it?
Can you taste it?
Christmas is coming. You know what that means. That’s right, for all you students out there, it’s an end to final exams, papers, and sleepless nights strung out on coffee! For those in the working world, You get to look forward to an end of running out to get all those gifts, in addition to all the errands that need to be run! Whew! The holidays can be pretty rough! With the Advent season in full swing, in the midst of all the activity, the tension, the frustration, and the disappointment (and that can be just our commute in the morning), it can be easy to lose sight of what our preparations are for.
For all of us, there is good news. We know that all this preparation has a purpose. We are all looking forward to something, a sought after gift, time with the family, maybe something as simple as waking up late on Christmas morning. Whatever it is, remember, all good things are worth waiting for. Just as a child waits for Christmas morning, we also wait for Jesus to return. Please, make some time for yourself, make some time for God. Be intentional about making peace, hope, joy, and love during the holidays. And on that note, I want to call our attention to a few things coming up.
First, remember our brothers and sisters who are not able to attend worship with us. Those who are away at school still, or those who are separated from us by time or geography. Please pray for their safe return to us.
Second. The EM Christmas party is this Sunday at my home at 4pm. I am looking forward to a time of fun and fellowship. Don’t forget to RSVP!
Third. Tomorrow night we will assemble the UMCOR health kits for delivery. Please join us at Salem at 8pm.
Fourth. Save the date. The EM winter retreat will be January 7-8. That’s a Saturday and a Sunday. Worship will be held at the retreat so if you can’t make it to the retreat, please attend either the Youth worship service or the KM service (translation is available for any who need it) at 11am.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15.
Pastor Kyungsu