Chili and Santa and Christ's Love

Calavary Apostolic Church Academy annual Christmas Chili Luncheon and gift exchange was a fantastic success. Jack and I were so happy to have been invited to attend and share the festivities with the children, their families, the Academy teachers and church members. The chili was a delicious homemade delight. Corn chips and cheese topping, lemonade and ice tea completed the meal. Of course desserts were abundant - cookies and cup cakes and brownies.

Santa arrived just in time, greeted with happy squeels and jumping anticipation. Each child had picked another child's name so the gifting was abundant. The scriptures tell us to "put on Christ" in attitude and action. In our fellowshipping we have witnessed this in others and been able to be a part the giving and spirit of love of Christmas. Pastor Haymon spoke briefly about the giving message of Christmas and offered prayers of Thankfulness for the blessings of God upon us followed by prayer for those less fortunate. To live Christ is to give of ourselves for others benefit and is our gain. Giving and love, forgiveness and opportunitites to encourage, uplift and strengthen those in their lives and walk with Christ. Jesus the central theme through the celebrations.