What Christmas Means to Me
Christmas means something a little different to everyone. This was the thought behind the theme for our Ladies Christmas Tablescape dinner this year. I LOVE the progression of what Christmas means to the ladies as they age. The youngest table hostesses had festive tables, those who have lost husbands had tables filled with bitter sweet memories, and others used keepsake treasures for their centerpiece.
We all know that Jesus is the Reason for the Season.
We all know that the birth of our Savior is central to our Celebration of Christmas.
It is nice to recognize the other things that make this time of year so special. Those are the memories we share with the people we love: laughter with friends, treasured decorations, travels, and family recipes. None of these are the "Reason for the Season," but together they do embody the heart of Christmas...
Love
It's the love we have for those God has given us that makes Christmastime so special and that love is displayed best by God Himself...
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 (NIV)
I am excited to share the following pictures from this wonderful evening with you.
What a blessing it is to have such a diverse group of women in my life.
Finally, Our guest speaker was Jay Tea Leggett from the Center for Pregnancy Choices.
She expressed the need for volunteers at the center as she explained to our ladies what services the center offers. Several ladies showed interest in becoming volunteers.
We will be collecting diapers, wipes, baby lotion, etc. at the Christmas Eve Service and will deliver those items to the center in Pearl shortly after Christmas.
My heart is full.
Much love and BIG hugs!
K
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