This is the last week in the year 2021. For some it has been a good year, for others it’s a different story. Tragic accidents and serious illnesses have claimed the lives of some and drastically altered the lives of others. It’s not surprising that many often ask, “Why? Why me? Why my family member? Why my dear friend? Why now?” These are questions that we really aren’t able to answer, but for the Christian believer, consider the words of this poem - “Someday He’ll Explai

Text: Luke 2:8-35 & Matthew 2: 1-12 The Shepherds An angel of the Lord spoke to them The angel announced the birth of Christ The angel gave them signs to look for The shepherds went looking for the child. Then they made known what the angel had said about this Child. (Luke 2:8-20) A man called Simeon He was looking for “the consolation of Israel.” (For God’s comfort & salvation) The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not die without first seeing ‘God’s anointed