My family and I would like to greet one and all a very merry Christmas.
In the midst of the calamity that has affected our country the Philippines in the fast days, we still find hope in Christ. We still have reason to rejoice in Jesus’ birth since He is always worthy of our praise. Every year the question arises “Tuloy ba ang Pasko?” The economy is not picking up worldwide and people seem to wonder if Christmas is worth celebrating. Definitely the people affected by the recent flooding brought about by Typhoon Sendong will find it very difficult to celebrate this year. It is not Christmas but Christ is worth celebrating regardless of the circumstances we find ourselves in. The Bible commands us to rejoice, pray and give thanks in everything, even in trials and temptations:
1 Thess 5:16-18 (NKJV)
Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Since we are so blessed and spared from such calamities, we should be sharing our Christmas joy to our fellow countrymen. Our WIN – Philippines National Office in cooperation with our International and Middle East Office has already communicated to us their support and appeal to all WIN churches worldwide to help out willingly.
Today as we worship the Lord, may the Lord’s compassion for the lost that led to His birth on earth move us as well in giving beyond what is expected of us. Our second basket offering and everybody’s birthday giving will be towards the relief efforts for Southern Visayas and Northern Mindanao flood affected areas through our Philippine National office.
May the Lord bless you mightily in your generous, prayerful support for God’s people in these endtimes.
We wish you a prosperous New Year AHEAD!
Thank you and God bless us all during this Yuletide Season
Ps Edward, Sis. Marlene, David John and Sally Joy
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