Waiting Game
Sometimes life feels like a waiting game:
- waiting for the bank to record the deposit in the bank account so that the bookkeeping can be done
- waiting for a supervisor to approve a project
- waiting for someone to write, or to arrive, or to phone
- waiting for our turn at the cashier, or at the gas pump
- waiting for news, for an update, for that result that will set our hearts at ease
- waiting for Christmas morning, or another special day
Waiting can create anticipation or anxiety, excitement or trepidation.
Christmas is a story about waiting. Humanity waiting for a Saviour. Jewish people were waiting for a Messiah. Mary waiting for the due date. Joseph waiting for the public shaming to end. Angels waiting for the moment when redemption of all creation would occur. And….children waiting to open presents.
Christmas is not only about what happened a couple thousand years ago, it is also about what is happening now and what will happen. Does the story of Eternal God entering the world as an infant fill your life with love, joy, and peace? Does the Christmas story inspire you with hope that the same Jesus Who came to Bethlehem will one day come again?
How do you feel about waiting? Baozhong Alliance Christmas Events
Thank-you for praying for the following activities that are designed to help the church members and the surrounding community celebrate Christmas:
- 12/10 Children decorate the Christmas Tree
- 12/17 Christmas Carolling on the Streets of Baozhong
- 12/18 Christmas Carolling at the Nursing Home
- 12/24 Christmas Eve Outreach Event
- 12/25 Christmas Day Worship Service
We, like you, are privileged to be a part of a worldwide family of churches. Did you know that about 5 million people attend services at Alliance Churches on any given weekend in more than 80 countries? Together we are on mission with God: Everyone, Everywhere, All the time.
Lorne and Kathy-Lu
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As we approach year end, would you consider an additional tax-deductible donation to assist in efforts to obey the Great Commission? Some suggested opportunities associated with the Hidden in Plain Sight Ministry are:
- Support of Lorne and Kathy-Lu White (or the Global Advance Fund)
- Hidden in Plain Sight – to assist in the Baozhong Church plant
- L&K White Car Fund – need to raise a total of CAD$10,000 for the purchase of a used car for our Taiwan ministry use
- L&K White Outfit Fund – provides funds to repair and replace household appliances and other furnishings in our home-guesthouse.
Please give through your local Alliance church or online at: C&MA Donations |
