“This very day in King
David’s hometown a Savior was born for you.
He is Christ the Lord. 12) You
will know who he is because you will find him dressed in baby clothes and
lying
on a bed of hay.”
Matthew 2: 11-12 (Contemporary English Version)
It was late in the day on Christmas Eve, a time of great
expectancy and anticipation in our church. Gene had already gone to the church
to make final preparations and to assure that everything was as perfect as
possible for the Christmas Eve worship and communion service. Frances was still
at the parsonage having been alerted by a friend that a last minute visitor
would come by. The doorbell rang and Frances made her way to the door, relieved
that her unknown visitor had come by with enough time left for her to still get
to the church in time for the service. She opened the door to greet her visitor
but there was no one there. Then she looked down and saw a precious little baby
on the doorstep.
It took a few moments for her to realize that the baby was
her grandson, come all the way from Wisconsin to surprise her a day earlier
than expected. The parents quickly materialized from behind a shrub and all
hurried joyfully to the church to celebrate the birth of another very special
baby who was the real hope of the world! In just a few days we can all celebrate
that same hope at our church! It just can’t get any better than that!
Gene & Frances Lovell
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