December 16, 2018
with Pastor Terrell
“The Word became flesh and made dwelling among us. We have glory, the glory of the One who came from the Father, grace and truth.” ~ John 1:14 ~
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Here’s one of those Christmas stories that has endured the test of time. I know I have shared it with you before, but it deserves a second look. The original author is unknown. As we consider the joy of Christmas this Sunday, let this story help you be creative in finding joy in places where there seems to be none. PASTORAL STAFF
It’s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has peeked through the branches of our tree for the past 10 years or so.
Terrell Eldreth, Senior Pastor
It all began because my husband, Mike, hated Christmas — oh, not the true meaning of Christmas, but the commercial aspects of it: overspending, the frantic running around at the last minute, the gifts given in desperation.
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Knowing he felt this way, I decided one year to bypass the usual shirts, sweaters, ties — I reached for something special just for Mike. Our son Kevin was wrestling at the junior-varsity level at the school he attended. Shortly before Christmas, there was a non-league match against a team sponsored by an inner-city church. These youngsters, dressed in sneakers so ragged that shoestrings seemed to be the only thing holding them together, presented a sharp contrast to our boys in their spiffy blue and gold uniforms and sparkling new wrestling shoes. As the match began, I was alarmed to see that the other team was wrestling without headgear. Continued on page 2
Scott Terry, Worship Pastor
Monday — Thursday 8:30 A.M. — 2:30 P.M. Phone: 928-772-7218 Email: fsbcpv@firstsouthernpv.org SUNDAY SCHEDULE • Bible Study 9:00 A.M. • Morning Worship Service