Christmas Greetings

Very Sweet Invitations

This will be our first Christmas ever with just the two of us. Daniel and Grace will be in Chicago, Krista and Jonathan in Langley, BC, and Sarah will be in Texas with the African Children's Choir. One evening Jesús (our taxi driver) after explaining their family tradition on Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) asked us what we would do for Christmas. After telling him our story, he became quiet. A moment or two later he said, "You are invited to our house Christmas Eve. We have a small house but please come." Then, a few days ago as Gary was walking to catch a taxi, he passed the propane delivery man. He recognized Gary and as they chatted he wanted to know where we would spend Christmas. After hearing our story he said, "My house is not far. If you are alone, please come." How can you NOT love people like that? Poor, humble, but unwilling to leave complete strangers alone on Christmas Eve
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What of the heart of Jesus Christ for Mexicans, Canadians, Americans and indeed the entire world. He was not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. So He came to be our Lamb, our Sacrifice, our Salvation, and our Hope. He is the Word of Life, who was with the Father and has appeared unto us. (1Jo. 1:2) I am convinced that the heart of Jesus is also stirred to see so many people spend Christmas outside of His family. May God renew our love and passion for souls and deepen our desire and resolve to make Him known.