Christmas is a season of giving, all around the world people are hurrying and scurrying, looking for the perfect gift. In a few days, if not already, you will tire of hearing the question, "Have you got all of your Christmas shopping done?" I am once again reminded that Christmas is really not about us, the perfect gifts, the super sales, or what we did or did not get on December 25th...It is about Jesus Christ. Christmas is also a mindset, a life style, we should be giving all the time, sharing of time, talent, and treasure with those around us.
Today I was thinking about our pastoral family, this weekend we will share a financial gift as an expression of our love and appreciation, but our giving is not an occasional event, it should be a continuous participation in the things of the Kingdom! Our Bishop is God's gift to us, he and his family are the messengers, the angels, the watchers, the shepherds, and the Bishops over our souls. The Apostle Paul speaks of God giving gifts to the church and he specifically mentions pastors and teachers, men and women given to the church for edification, encouragement, exhortation, rebuke, correction, protection and proclamation...and the list goes on!
We love Bishop Sloan and Pastor Tena, their children, and are thankful for who they are, what they do, and where they're taking us.
Bishop Sloan, you are a blessing to each of us at Oasis World Outreach, Pastor Tena, you are a blessing to each of us, and we love and appreciate you always, and especially during this holiday season!
1 comment:
Well done - well said sir. Super job at church this morning doing the special offering - your Pastors heart always shines through. We are indeed very blessed to have Bishop Sloan & Tena and his entire family. Sincerely blogged; Brother D.
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