Christmas Memories

I can’t believe we are a week away from Christmas!  It seems like we were just celebrating the 2013 new year.  This time of year is so special to me.  This time of year always make me reflect on years past.  I remember our 1st Christmas as a married couple.  It was such a special time as we put up the tree for the 1st time as husband and wife.  I am reminded of childhood memories of Santa Clause and the weeks leading up as I searched thru the Sears and JC Penney Christmas catalog circling everything I wanted.  I often sit and wonder….what ever happened to those catalogs???  How will you spend your Christmas?  Will it be spent with family and friends?  Or maybe some of your family has gone on to be with our Savior.  Whatever the case may be, Christmas time should be a time of not only joy, but a time of reflection and remembrance.  The older I get the more I appreciate the wonderful special moments I spend with my family and friends.  None of us are guaranteed Christmas next year.  The Bible reminds us that our lives are but a vapor.  I want to encourage our students and adults to take some time throughout the Christmas season to reflect on the people most important to us.  To stop and remember what God has truly blessed us with and dedicate those blessings back to Him for truly being a God who loves us. 
We want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year.  We thank you for letting us serve our God thru First Baptist Church.  God has truly blessed us with a special church and we love each and every one.


Bro. Trent & Ms. Rebecca