Dear Friends,
What’s your favorite Christmas song?  For holiday cheer, as far as I’m concerned, nothing beats Burl Ives singing, “Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas.”  As for carols, give me “O Come All Ye Faithful” with a packed sanctuary, a choir on fire, and a big, big organ.  But for understanding the power, the absurdity, the impossibility, the deep, deep love of of God made flesh, then I pick, “Mary, Did You Know?” If you don’t know it, or just want to hear again, check out this version, sung by fellow West Virginian, Kathy Mattea.   Mark Lowry’s words get to the heart of the impossible task before Mary.  The virgin birth may have been the easy part.  Mary was called, chosen, selected by God to mother the son of God.
This Sunday we hear again the Angel Gabriel’s message to Mary and her beautiful response.  “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Luke 1: 38  Come leave all the hustle and bustle, the long lines and to-do lists, and just soak in the mystery and the awesome depth of God’s love.

I’ll see you on Sunday,

Pastor Heather

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