Bringing Christ to the World on Christmas

The Victory Tree: an opportunity to support the men in the Colony of Mercy. This year we have made available sponsorships for the men in the Colony. It costs the ministry of America's Keswick $65 a day per man. If you would like to sponsor one (or more) man for a gift of $65, we will send you a Keswick collectible tree ornament as our thank you. The ornament has a tag with information about one of the men in the Colony. We ask that you pray for that man for the next 30 days. The funds go to the Colony of Mercy fund. This is a great way to partner with us to make the men's Christmas special. To sponsor a man, please contact Guest Services at 732.350.1187 ext. 10 or visit our website www.americaskeswick.org go to the Support drop down menu and click on "Give Now" - in the Designation box - indicate "Victory Tree" and we will mail your ornament to you. Thank you for your partnership both financially and in prayer. Merry Christmas, Diane
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Did you ever feel really sorry for the those in our world who celebrate "x-mas" every year? Do you wonder what the hustle and bustle must be like for those who are going through the tradition of celebrating gift giving and partying just because it is "holiday time"? It must be so empty.

This year I would like to place a challenge before you and myself. Seek the Lord as to how you might serve the world by bringing Christ into Christmas. For God so loved the world He sent His only begotten Son (John 3:16).

I know He has a plan and if we ask, He will reveal it. I am NOT talking about the old "invite the unsaved to church" tradition. That is surely great but I am talking about reaching people where they are. Something new, something positive, something fruitful, something prayed for and covered in prayer.

Below is a link to a video for your prayerful consideration. It reveals what one group of people did. Enjoy. And please do let us know what God revealed to you and what you did to bring Christ to the world this Christmas.

http://www.youtube.com/user/AlphabetPhotography

Blessings to you and yours this Christmas,
Patricia L. Wenzel
WOC Graduate

DIGGING DEEPER
John 1
9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. 10He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 11He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. 12But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.