As
we go to press with the December Newsletter, we are now ending “Regular Time”
in the church liturgical calendar for
the year. On Sunday, December 1st, we begin the season of Advent.
Advent being the time of “expectation” for Christ’s Holy birth, on Christmas
Day! As we prepare for these days leading up to Christmas, may we keep our
Church’s clear focus on “missions” and “service” alive and constant in our hearts and lives of
faith.
In
reference to our “missional giving” right before Thanksgiving. Last Tuesday, I delivered a large load of
Thanksgiving donated food to the Union Gospel Mission’s Men’s Shelter. This
annual tradition speaks to our “ongoing call and mission”, to feeding the poor
in Christ’s name. Now, as we turn our hearts and minds to advent and the season
of preparation for Christ’s birth. Let us continue to focus on Worship, Bible Study,
Missional work, and ways that we can love and serve Christ our Lord.
During
the days leading up to Christmas, we will ask folks to bring in Toys and gifts
for the Homeless Women and kiddos at the Women’s and Family Shelter in U.G.M. Holly
Park, South Seattle. Jan will prepare a “recommended” list of wanted and
requested gifts and clothing items.
I
have no doubt, once again this year, we will show and share our love and call
to serve Christ, by donating toys and gifts, for the large, diverse group of
poor women and children at the Family Shelter. I look forward to the upcoming
Season of Advent, about to dawn upon us. Next Sunday, Dec 1, 2024.
God
Bless and keep you faithful disciples of Christ. Please stay focused and committed to worship,
prayer, missions and Christian witness!
That is lived out here daily, at Fremont Baptist Church.
Peace
be with you ever faithful Church members and friends of our church.
