I want to show you our Christmas Day celebration in pictures. It was the most historic, memorable and amazing Christmas of my life.
Our out door Nativity scene. The figures were made by folk artists. They need improvement and we shall do that next year. You can see my Sheeba joining with the animals in the stable.
At first Sheeba was taken by surprised by the animals almost her size and puzzled by them she barked . Later on she did obeisance to the Baby Jesus.
Our church front colourfully decorated.
Children have a special place in our church.
It was very cold but the church was full. During testimony time many people came forward to tell their stories and sing songs for the glory of God. We could have gone on endlessly.
People lining up for prayer after service.
Everybody enjoying themselves in the church yard.
Santa came riding a bicycle. His bicycle has Scripture verses displayed on it. He distributed candy to the children.
The boys are all smiles
Book table. Gopal , who was managing it,testified how his mother was healed on her death bed.
Everybody got a hot plate of channa to warm themselves.
Bon fire
Quote by Steve Maraboli
"Want to keep Christ in Christmas? Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the unwanted, care for the ill, love your enemies, and do unto others as you would have done unto you."
Our Christmas Day ministry lasted for nearly 12 hours. After the service was over , people kept coming wanting to see the church, and asking for prayer. Our pastor and I together with others remained in church till 9 PM talking to visitors and praying with them, sharing God 's love with all.
We did not even have time for lunch. I went home to give away bags of Christmas goodies etc. I made for some people. Quickly I made a pot of noodles with fresh vegetables. I gave a big bowl to my church workers and sent another bowl to our ministers. I wish I had a larger utensil to cook in. Later on someone brought us black tea which got cold as we were busy talking to people.
People came seeking the Christ Child.
Groups of students, families, neighbours all together, individuals, couples, children.
People from all walks of life and sections of society and from far off places.
Everyone got personal attention and prayer.
I cannot tell you all the stories / prayer requests we heard that day.
A young man in search of moksha - deliverance of the cycle of rebirth.
A woman estranged from her husband.
A small boy whose mother was ill at home.
A beautiful teenage girl wept inconsolably for her 24 year old brother who has gone blind.
They came seeking answers and comfort.
Cold , hunger and time was forgotten. Just as we would want to close the church a group of more people would walk in.
God did a mighty work that day. pray the seed that was sown would fall on good ground , take root and bear fruit.
Bidding everyone Goodnight late at night.
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