Here are our kids before church today...
I wanted to share this story one of my visiting teachers brought over this month. I thought it was so good and something to think of as everyone is running out getting all the last minute Christmas shopping done..
The Stranger
At Christmas time there was a man who looked so out of place
as people rushed about him at a hurried sort of pace.
He stared at all the Christmas lights, the tinsel everywhere,
the shopping center Santa Claus, with children gathered near.
The mall was packed with shoppers, who were going to and fro,
some with smilies and some with frowns and some to tired to go.
They rested on the benches or they hurried on their way
to fight the crowd for purchases to carry home that day.
The music from a stereo was playing loud and clear
of Santa Claus, and snow men, and funny-nosed reindeer.
He heard the people talk about the good times on the way,
of parties, fun and food galore, and gifts exchanged that day.
"I'd like to know what's going on,' the man was heard to say,
"There seems to be some soft of celebration on the way.
And would you tell me who this is, all dressed in red and white?
And why are children asking him about a special night?"
The answer came in disbelief, "I can't believe my ear!
I can't believe you do not know that Christmas time is here--
The time when Santa comes around with gifts for girls and boys,
When they're asleep on Christmas Eve, he leaves them books and toys.
"The man you see in red and white is Santa Claus, so shy.
The children love his joyful laugh and twinkle in his eye.
His gift-packed sleigh is pulled along by very small reindeer,
as he flies quickly through the air, while darting here and there.
"The children learn of Santa Claus while they are still quite small.
When Christmas comes, HE is the most important one of all!"
The stranger hung his head in shame, he closed nail-pierced hand;
His body shook in disbelief, he did not understand,
A shadow crossed his stricken face, his voice was low, but clear,
"After all these years, they still don't know."
And Jesus shed a tear.
So as you all are stressing and getting the last little things done... Take a minute to slow down and remember the REAL reason we celebrate!
Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy your time with your loved ones, we will be!
The Stranger
At Christmas time there was a man who looked so out of place
as people rushed about him at a hurried sort of pace.
He stared at all the Christmas lights, the tinsel everywhere,
the shopping center Santa Claus, with children gathered near.
The mall was packed with shoppers, who were going to and fro,
some with smilies and some with frowns and some to tired to go.
They rested on the benches or they hurried on their way
to fight the crowd for purchases to carry home that day.
The music from a stereo was playing loud and clear
of Santa Claus, and snow men, and funny-nosed reindeer.
He heard the people talk about the good times on the way,
of parties, fun and food galore, and gifts exchanged that day.
"I'd like to know what's going on,' the man was heard to say,
"There seems to be some soft of celebration on the way.
And would you tell me who this is, all dressed in red and white?
And why are children asking him about a special night?"
The answer came in disbelief, "I can't believe my ear!
I can't believe you do not know that Christmas time is here--
The time when Santa comes around with gifts for girls and boys,
When they're asleep on Christmas Eve, he leaves them books and toys.
"The man you see in red and white is Santa Claus, so shy.
The children love his joyful laugh and twinkle in his eye.
His gift-packed sleigh is pulled along by very small reindeer,
as he flies quickly through the air, while darting here and there.
"The children learn of Santa Claus while they are still quite small.
When Christmas comes, HE is the most important one of all!"
The stranger hung his head in shame, he closed nail-pierced hand;
His body shook in disbelief, he did not understand,
A shadow crossed his stricken face, his voice was low, but clear,
"After all these years, they still don't know."
And Jesus shed a tear.
So as you all are stressing and getting the last little things done... Take a minute to slow down and remember the REAL reason we celebrate!
Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy your time with your loved ones, we will be!
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Merry Christmas!
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