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Show I Christmas Message One of the distinguishing features of Bible Christianity is that there are many things that cannot be explained by man. For example, no man can fully comprehend how there can be but one God existing in three district persons. Nor can we truly fathom the nature of God the Father which is said to spirit in John 4:24. Or just the fact that God has always existed, as God, forever. For many people it is frightening to not be able to explain something, or to think that there might not be any explanation at all. A vast number of people have rejected Bible Christianity for this very reason, and have either founded their own religion, or have fallen into the ranks with others who feel as they do, that everything (including God) must be humanized, rationalized or philosophized. Ah, but is not the strength of a. -- true Christianity found in a God who is greater than we are or will ever be? Im personally thankful for a God who is beyond finding out as far as His strength and nature are concerned. This marvelous God some 2,000 years ago devised a truly superhuman plan whereby He would come to earth. Please do not ask me to explain this to you, because it is another one of those many things that boggles the minds of the most brilliant, let alone, mine. But if you will just consider the plain Word of God in John Chapter one. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Also John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory as of the only begotten of the Father full of grace and truth. Now, I realize that some 010! I! T - ji. "on v WV Its a special time for celebration and love and happy holiday wishes to all. Enjoy. Nelson's Sunbeam Coal Salina, Utah Thft Gunnison Valiev News Wed.. Dec. 21. 1988 .5 Santa stays for breakfast may be taken back by this because a predominant teaching today is that man has or can become a god. I must agree that this type of concept is really quite simple to understand, but the fact remains that God says it is the exact opposite; He the eternal God became man. Gods plan to come to earth was accomplished by another feat which absolutely defies explanation. God becoming man was realized through a virgin birth. This was prophesied in Isaiah 7:14 and realized at the beginning of the New Testament. Impossible many would say, but is a virgin birth a problem for the truly Almighty God? No, Mary was not just technically a virgin, she was a virgin. I do not know how God did it exactly, but the fact remains that He did. I hope that this Christmas you will be able to see through the cheapness and commercialization of the season and see the mightiness of God. This God so loved the world tat He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. This same God would like to give you a gift this Christmas; a gift that is infinitely more valuable than the sum total of this worlds wealth. According to God, there is no greater eternal opportunity than everlasting life with Him, this is His gift. A gift can only be received or refused. It is my prayer and desire for you to have the richest Christmas you have ever had by simply receiving Gods gift by faith. And this is life eternal, that they m ight know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent John 17:3 Pastor Jonathan Edwards Faith Baptist Church, Salina Mrs. Santa said. I went into my room and cried until I got over it. Then we went and ate our Christmas breakfast of pancakes, eggs and orange juice. All of a sudden we heard Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas! And Santa came to the kitchen to bring us are toys, stuffed animals and a sterio. Santa sat down with us and ate our breakfast and talked about how he was so sorry about missing our house. It is OK Santa, because this was the best Christmas ever to do, Heather Hardy, 13 years old It all started when I saw Santa over at Jacoys house and he had not come to my house yet, so I thought he would be right over to bring me my stuff. I woke up and nothing was there. I ran to my mom and said, She Mom, there nothing there! ran into the living room and she didnt see anything cither. So we called Santa to tell him, but he wasnt home from giving people stuff, so we told Mrs. Santa to tell him. OK, but it might be a few days because he has a lot more houses because we got to see you, I said as I got up to open the presents. Well, I better go, said OK see ya later, I said. Santa. Thats how Santa missed our house. Holiday blessing God bless thy year! Thy coming, thy going out. Thy rest, thy travelling about, the rough, the smooth, the bright, the drear, God bless thy year! 1 I Dear Santa Dear Santa: It would be cool if you would bring more decorations for our Christmas tree at school. Preston Noyes -- , Dear Santa: It would be cool if you would bring some more paper to our school,. M. M Ho, ho, ho! Heres hoping your Holidays are jolly! And a very sincere thank you. , Jeremy Jennings Dear Santa: I would be glad if you would bring some tools to my dad. He can fix anything. Beau Nelson Gunnison Valley Bank Gunnison, Utah Happy, happy, happy, happy holidays! Branding Iron Motel 60 North State - & Restaruant Salina CA(l't..C OC Lori Warren, Ike Walton, Debbie McKenzie, Rick Shaw, John Long, Steve Polanshek, Russ Card May every blessing be realized and every joy be cherished. The spirit of Christmas is the spirit shared. Tis the season to be exceptionally jolly . . . and to extend our warmest thanks to all our customers and friends. 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