Music Ministry

Happy Birthday, Jesus? The Christmas season is such a wonderful time for most people to get together with family and friends. And that’s as it should be. What bothers me is that I think most forget what the season is really all about: the birthday of Jesus… one of the most important events in the history of mankind. We seem to remember to prepare for a Christmas feast, get the tree decorated, etc., and get gifts for everyone in the family and closest friends; which makes my crazy mind go to the question: what birthday party did I ever go to where the guests bring presents to each other and leave out the one having the birthday?? This year I have decided to go back to an old tradition my family had many years ago: remember to give Jesus a present also. Probably some of you reading this had such a tradition and have kept it going for years, but I have not. Beginning this year, I plan to give a little extra in my tithe as a special birthday gift to my Savior and Lord. It may not be a whole lot or what I would like to give in this time of inflation, but it will be a gift from my heart. I don’t have a copyright on this idea (lol), so anyone who would like to join me in this is welcome. Whatever you decide to do or not do, let’s all remember to do as this great little memo suggests: KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS! May I take just a minute to thank and brag on a sweet bunch of people. Our choir is growing, and I am so grateful for the sacrifice and dedication I see in all of our members. Thank you, choir members, for joining with me as we seek to lead our church in musical praise to the Lord. Every one of you is an inspiration and encouragement to me, and a blessing to our church. Much love to all of you, our Bethesda family, and a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours!