I want to preface this post by saying that I chose to send it on the school's website because so many are in dire straits this year. I myself have felt a huge pressure at Christmas to perform up to par as far as Christmas goes. Check out my personal blog at tballmom.blogspot.com to see more information about my learning experience this Christmas and the Blessings that God has bestowed upon me.
-----Miranda
Letter From Jesus About Christmas
It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season.
How I personally feel about this celebration can probably be most easily understood by those of you who have been blessed with children of your own. I don't care what you call the day. If you want to celebrate My birth, just GET ALONG AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
Now, having said that let Me go on. If it bothers you that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene depicting My birth, then just get rid of a couple of Santas and snowmen and put in a small Nativity scene on your own front lawn. If all My followers did that there wouldn't be any need for such a scene on the town square because there would be many of them all around town.
Stop worrying about the fact that people are calling the tree a holiday tree, instead of a Christmas tree. It was I who made all trees. You can remember Me anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you wish: I actually spoke of that one in a teaching, explaining who I am in relation to you and what each of our tasks were. If you have forgotten that one, look up John 15: 1 - 8.
If you want to give Me a present in remembrance of My birth here is my wish list. Choose something from it:
1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way My birthday is being celebrated, write letters of love and hope to soldiers away from home. They are terribly afraid and lonely this time of year. I know, they tell Me all the time.
2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don't have to know them personally. They just need to know that someone cares about them.
3. Instead of writing the President complaining about the wording on the cards his staff sent out this year, why don't you write and tell him that you'll be praying for him and his family this year. Then follow up . . . It will be nice hearing from you again.
4. Instead of giving your children a lot of gifts you can't afford and they don't need, spend time with them. Tell them the story of My birth, and why I came to live with you down here. Hold them in your arms and remind them that I love them.
5 Pick someone that has hurt you in the past and forgive him or her.
6. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt to take their own life this season because they feel so alone and hopeless? Since you don't know who that person is, try giving everyone you meet a warm smile; it could make the difference.
7. Instead of nit picking about what the retailer in your town calls the holiday, be patient with the people who work there. Give them a warm smile and a kind word. Even if they aren't allowed to wish you a "Merry Christmas" that doesn't keep you from wishing them one. Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the store didn't make so much money on that day they'd close and let their employees spend the day at home with their families
8. If you really want to make a difference, support a missionary - especially one who takes My love and Good News to those who have never heard My name.
9. Here's a good one. There are individuals and whole families in your town who not only will have no "Christmas" tree, but neither will they have any presents to give or receive. If you don't know them, buy some food and a few gifts and give them to the Salvation Army or some other charity which believes in Me and they will make the delivery for you.
10. Finally, if you want to make a statement about your belief in and loyalty to Me, then behave like a Christian. Don't do things in secret that you wouldn't do in My presence. Let people know by your actions that you are one of mine.
Don't forget; I am God and can take care of Myself. Just love Me and do what I have told you to do. I'll take care of all the rest. Check out the list above and get to work; time is short. I'll help you, but the ball is now in your court. And do have a most blessed Christmas with all those whom you love and remember :
I LOVE YOU,
JESUS
Human Author Unknown, Divine Author Close To My Heart
Monday, December 14, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Lincoln Christmas Parade Postponed
The Christmas Parade has been postponed due to weather. The new date is December 18th at 5:30. The parade route will start at the Vet Clinic just down from Super Foods on Magnolia. The route will extend passed the old high school location into old-town Lincoln. Hope to see you there!
Monday, December 7, 2009
END OF THE YEAR NEWS
Hello to All!
I hope to find you all preparing for a Merry Christmas. And for those of you who don't keep Christmas, humor me.
First of all, Congratulations to Marvin on the birth of his beautiful little girl, Taylor!
Secondly, I know we were planning a dinner for sometime in the month of November or December, but either money or time has made that difficult for many of us. Let us all set our calendars for FEB 20th for our next dinner. Brenda and I are working on a location and time that will be announced after the first of the year.
Next, as promised, the end of the year report:
Our class account was set up by John and Brenda over the summer in order that we would have a way to operate financially as a class entity. As money is deposited into the account we will have a fund from which to draw in the case of an emergency where we need to send flowers or some other support to a classmate in need. The other greater purpose behind the account is to accrue money to use to make deposits and secure rentals for our 20th year reunion. At our 15 year, we had to pay in advance or at the door a pretty hefty sum. By depositing a little over the course of each year, we will have enough to secure these deposits and rentals up front with out charging a large sum at the door. Members who are in ACTIVE status at the end of the year 2012 will receive an invitation to the Reunion in 2013. The maximum deposit for PER YEAR is $25 PER FAMILY. These can be made by mailing your money to me or giving it to Brenda at the Lincoln Regions. Other arrangements can be made if you need them. You will receive a receipt for your records. You can deposit as little at a time as you need to, as long as the total of $25 is in by the end of the calendar year.
So far the account has a total of 68.11. Two classmates have made deposits into the account, and one is considered Active Status. The holidays are hard for everyone this year, so I am extending the 09 deadline to the last day of January 2010.
In addition, I sent out membership forms to complete and return. If you still have these in your email account, you can complete them and forward them back to me via email. I have four forms on file. The purpose of these forms is to ultimately compile a book of classmates, like a directory, so that we can keep in touch with each other. I would also like to be able to send birthday greetings on behalf of the class. Please return your form to me soon.
If you have any questions or suggestions please contact me with them.
Looking forward!
Miranda
I hope to find you all preparing for a Merry Christmas. And for those of you who don't keep Christmas, humor me.
First of all, Congratulations to Marvin on the birth of his beautiful little girl, Taylor!
Secondly, I know we were planning a dinner for sometime in the month of November or December, but either money or time has made that difficult for many of us. Let us all set our calendars for FEB 20th for our next dinner. Brenda and I are working on a location and time that will be announced after the first of the year.
Next, as promised, the end of the year report:
Our class account was set up by John and Brenda over the summer in order that we would have a way to operate financially as a class entity. As money is deposited into the account we will have a fund from which to draw in the case of an emergency where we need to send flowers or some other support to a classmate in need. The other greater purpose behind the account is to accrue money to use to make deposits and secure rentals for our 20th year reunion. At our 15 year, we had to pay in advance or at the door a pretty hefty sum. By depositing a little over the course of each year, we will have enough to secure these deposits and rentals up front with out charging a large sum at the door. Members who are in ACTIVE status at the end of the year 2012 will receive an invitation to the Reunion in 2013. The maximum deposit for PER YEAR is $25 PER FAMILY. These can be made by mailing your money to me or giving it to Brenda at the Lincoln Regions. Other arrangements can be made if you need them. You will receive a receipt for your records. You can deposit as little at a time as you need to, as long as the total of $25 is in by the end of the calendar year.
So far the account has a total of 68.11. Two classmates have made deposits into the account, and one is considered Active Status. The holidays are hard for everyone this year, so I am extending the 09 deadline to the last day of January 2010.
In addition, I sent out membership forms to complete and return. If you still have these in your email account, you can complete them and forward them back to me via email. I have four forms on file. The purpose of these forms is to ultimately compile a book of classmates, like a directory, so that we can keep in touch with each other. I would also like to be able to send birthday greetings on behalf of the class. Please return your form to me soon.
If you have any questions or suggestions please contact me with them.
Looking forward!
Miranda
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