Good Morning Church,

Greetings on December 3rd. I can't believe we are only 22 days away from Christmas. Time sure flies when you're having fun! The weather hurt our attendance yesterday, as we only had 116 in worship. I enjoyed preaching on "How to Have a Stress-Free Christmas." I am doing my best to put this message into practice in my own life. We also have a busy week with Staff and Board dinners, the District Christmas Party, the Eastside Mission Christmas Fundraising Dinner on Thursday night, and of course our Christmas Dinner Concert next Sunday night with Mark Pennington. Hold on to your seats -- The Christmas season is in full gear!

For a thought this morning let's talk about forgiveness. One day Peter came to Jesus and asked, "How many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus must have startled Peter when He gave His response. Jesus said, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven." That's 490 times. Is that possible? Who could keep count for that many offenses? This morning I think that's the point. Love keeps no record of wrongs. By the time you have forgiven a brother that many times, we are definitely in the habit of forgiving.

The world's worst prison is the prison of an unforgiving heart. If we refuse to forgive others, then we only imprison ourselves and cause our own torment. Some of the most miserable people I know are people who refuse to forgive. They think they are punishing someone by not forgiving them, but they are really only punishing themselves. I hope you take these thoughts to heart this morning. God is good and He can help you forgive. May you live in forgiveness this week.

Till next time, Pastor Don

P.S. I hope to see many of you at the Eastside Mission Christmas Fundraising Dinner this Thursday night at our church. The time is 5-7 pm and you can purchase tickets at the door for $7 each and $3.50 for children. Don't forget, church, it's for a great cause.

P.S.S. MY FAVORITE TITHING CARTOON
 

 

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