Christmas Greetings

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head
The stars in the bright sky look down where he lay
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay

My dear friends and family,

In my twenty-three years as a Christian, I have heard the Christmas story countless times. But when I was reading through the account of Jesus’ birth in the Gospel of Luke to prepare for a lesson I was to teach, I found myself in tears. Jesus came into the world as a baby! And, not only was he a baby, but a poor baby; a baby who spent his first night in the company of cows and sheep in a stable! I know that is not news to many of you, and nor was it to me, but think about the implications that has for the children I am working with here in Uganda. God was so wise and loving to send his Son to the world in such a way that all could relate to him, even a small child living in the most humble circumstances. What love is that! What better gift to give to the children this year than the knowledge of God’s great love for them. And what better gift to give to you also. May the love that was shown on that first Christmas day be felt in your hearts and known in your lives also this year. Happy Christmas and a Blessed New Year to each of you.

Lovingly, Erin