Incarnate Word Lutheran Church

Romans 5:12-14, 18-21     Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned — (for until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned according to the likeness of the transgression of Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come.)       Therefore, as through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man’s righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous. Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The above reading is the true meaning of Christmas. Christ came as God gift to be the full and perfect sacrifice for our sins.  So we celebrate Christmas by buying gifts for ourselves, our family and  our friends.   Many Christians  will not  even  attend the “mass” the celebrated of God’s gift and Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross.  Some church have no worships services on Christmas eve and  and non on Christmas day. It is the  birthday party to which the the guest of honor is not invited.  For many,  Christmas is about eating and drinking and having a great time, for others it isl a time of stress or even depression. But for all it could be a time of real joy if the Cross becomes the focus  of this holy day or is it holiday.     Joy to The World The Lord Has  Come!  Let   us pray.  Father  God  help to focus on your perfect gift of your son   in this season of Christmas.   May our celebration be worthy of your sacrifice,      bless us as we participate in the “mass” this Christmas.  May Christ come to us as he did in Bethlehem as we receive the blessed sacrament of his body and blood.  Forgive our sins as we forgive our enemies. We pray in Jesus name, Amen. 

Christmas Eve service at 6:30  and 8:00.  Sunday,  December 27, Worship at  9:30 am, so that I could take a few days off.   New Years Eve (Old Years Night)  Worship, followed by  Celebrations. Please bring your own drink (Sparkling?) for the  celebration.  Food will be provided.

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