Show Page 8 - Millard County L'SPS Thurs Dec 24 1987 1987 Christmas Message Each year we ask ourselves: “What shall we make of Christmas?” In a certain sense Christmas is not ours to make anything of It is God’s act God’s question to us The question is rather: “What will Christmas make of us?” This is the question hinted at during Advent in Isaiah’s of description Jerusalem’s restoration after the exile God restores the city gives it a new face and a new name He works through people who rebuild the city certainly but it is always God’s work In his letter to Titus St Paul stresses that the goodness of God has saved us not any good deeds of ours It is all grace Christmas is an act of love extended from God to us and through us What will Christmas make of us? It made the shepherds witnesses to the mystery of the Son of God becoming man Their first act was to spread the word and the wonder It made Mary the Mother of God and filled her with JOEUX NC0 Our holiday prayers wish you peace on earth good wi Id to odd men NOEL Greetings and Happy Holidays to one and all! 288 Bee Hive Seeds l&f God’s will and mercy instruments of God’s love and justice in transforming the world rebuilding the city Christmas can fill us with renewed is imhope for “with God nothing possible” We see a hint of this in the superpowers agreeing on a limited arms toward reduction and in the process peace in Central America We hope anew for bonds of trust between immigration agents and undocumented aliens who are seeking amnesty We see coalitions of citizens with compassion trying to shelter the homeless feed the hungry and restore dignity to the poor We rejoice in the gifts being distributed the Lord touches us this Christmas May we keep God’s loving presence midst alive in our hearts and in our throughout the New Year to the needy Because of what Christmas makes of we can become inus this year struments of God in “building the city” We don’t know for sure what it will look like but we have hints all around us at this season God begins with us where we are and draws us ever closer to the mystery of Emmanuel if we let him May we be renewed in energy and purpose as Morrison Fertilizer Seaton’s Tina’s Jewelry so much mystery that she had to ponder it keep it for another time It made the Magi return home by a different route their lives changed What will Christmas make of us? We don't know for sure But we have a hint Christmas will draw us closer to If we let it the mystery of God Christmas will make us more what we already are: children of God by adoption and grace the body of Christ by W Willis Morrison Robert Anderson W Main Delta r CHEERS! have appreciated your patronage in the hope that we can continue to serve you in We past the and we future PARADISE INN Fillmore 2 Fejj®0ee May you celebrate this special season in the true tradition of love joy and peAce Lovell Inc Farm Equipment Sales & Service The Star of Bethlehem reminds us of His love and hope for peace on earth! LAKE PHIL GAS 70 N 400 E Delta No®1 cheers your way Good health good friends all the best to you at Christmas Sending holiday MOM’S CRAFTS f 313 S 100 W Delta 1 J s that Santa home with many joyous surprises that last the Neiv Year through We thank you for your patronage We hope fills your HAPPY 4J0UDAY Delta Area Chamber of Commerce Scent of pine glow of lights music and gaiety and everything nice! That’s what wonderful Christmases are made of! I I TOP’S CITY CAFE i 864-214- 8 j $ First Security Bank $ I I 51 So i Main Fillmore |