What Christmas Is All About

What Christmas Is All About

Christmas will always be for us

A time to reflect on Christ

The gift God gave to all the world

Was the gift of His life

We know Christmas is not about tinsel

Nor fancy Christmas wreaths

Nor is it about all the decorations

That adorns our Christmas trees

And it’s not about Holly or Mistletoe

Hanging from our doors

Nor is it about the gifts that are left

By the jolly Santa Claus

Christmas is more than all of this
And the only reason why

We celebrate Christ’s birth together

And the wonder of His life

So remember as you celebrate

Just what it’s all about

And invite the Lord to join with you

Instead of leaving Him out

For He will always be the reason

We celebrate this day

No substitute the world may offer

Can take that meaning away

© By M.S.Lowndes ~ 2007

Why Jesus is Better Than Santa Claus?

           


                 

◦Santa lives at the North Pole…JESUS is everywhere.

◦Santa rides in a sleigh…JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

◦Santa comes but once a year…JESUS is an ever present help.

◦Santa fills your stockings with goodies…JESUS supplies all your needs.

◦Santa comes down your chimney uninvited…JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart when invited.

◦You have to wait in line to see Santa…JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

◦Santa lets you sit on his lap…JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

◦Santa doesn’t know your name, all he can say is “Hi little boy or girl, what’s your name?”…JESUS knew our name before we were born. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.

◦Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly…JESUS has a heart full of love

◦All Santa can offer is HO HO HO…JESUS offers health, help and hope.

◦Santa says “You better not cry”…JESUS says “Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.”

◦Santa’s little helpers make toys…JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

◦Santa may make you chuckle but…JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

◦While Santa puts gifts under your tree…JESUS became our gift and died on a tree…the cross.

We need to put Christ back in CHRISTmas, Jesus is still the reason for the season.

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

Things to do this Weekend

Wachovia Family Fridays

Today, Friday, Nov 13 6:00p
at Children's Museum of the Highlands, Sebring, FL
The second Friday evening of each month is Wachovia Family Friday. From 6 to 9 pm the museum is open free to families wishing to play and learn in the museum exhibits. Through a grant from Wachovia Foundation, the museum is able to offer free, fun play once a month. Parents must accompany their children; this is not a drop off program.

Gallery and Downtown Walk

Today, Friday, Nov 13 5:00p to 8:00p
at Historic Downtown Sebring, Sebring, FL
Monthly event on the second Friday of each month in Historic Downtown Sebring. 5-8pm Free admission. Shop the Galleries and Stores in Downtown. Monthly themes, gift basket give-aways, and special events. Meet some artists, and have light refreshments at most locations. Free admission at Children's Museum of the Highlands.

2009 FOURTH ANNUAL BIKE RODEO

November 14, 2009 8:30 AM
At the Lake Placid Police Department

• Refreshments
• Prizes
• Biking Education
• FLU SHOTS BY WALGREENS

You don't need a bike to participate. We have twenty four new bikes.
You don't need a helmet to participate.


Huge Community Garage Sale @ Lake June Pointe and Silvan Shores
Saturday November 14 @ 8am

Lake Placid Elks Christmas Bazaar
Saturday @ 8:ooam - 1:00pm
CHRISTMAS Bazaar, Lake Placid Elks Lodge Sat. 8AM-1PM Home made crafts, cookies by pound, apple dumplings, cakes plants & more! 200 CR 621 Lake Placid behind Winn Dixie

MOPS Tomorrow

Good Morning Ladies,
A reminder tomorrow is MOPS we hope to see you all tomorrow 9:00am.
Don't forget to bring $3.00 will cover breakfast and craft.

Encouraging words

Don't forget that God has given
you an awesome Responsibility:
raising a son/daughter in today's world.

Events for this weekend

Nov 6 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
“Interlake Merchants Street Party” on East Interlake Blvd.
in Lake Placid Events will include Best Dressed Dog, Pooch Parade
6:30 pm, Dog Shows/Obedient Trainers, Muscle & Classic Cars,
Demonstrations by Sheriff Crime Defense & K-9 Unit, and Humane Society.

Nov 7 – Civilian Conservation Corps Festival,
Highlands HammockState Park, Sebring. 863-386-6094.

Nov 7-8 - Lake Placid Woman’s Club Fall Bazaar 8am – 1pm – 10
North Main Ave, Lake Placid.

Lapsit Tomorrow at the Lake Placid Library

Ladies,
A reminder tomorrow @ 10:30am is the Lapsit for children's age birth to 3 years old @ the Lake Placid Library.