Hello Family,

Unto us a child is born, which is Christ the Lord.
We would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  The years go by so fast, and the days are very short.  Each day we are given is truly a blessing and we all should thank God for His Grace and Divine Mercy.

God really doesn’t have to gift us with another day, but He does for His purpose, and we truly believe that we all have a reason to still be standing today.  We all have struggles and things we’re dealing with but it’s all about how we practice our faith, how we trust God and how we work together with the love of our Father to grow through all things.  Never forget that NOTHING is impossible for God, and He doesn’t make mistakes.  We may not understand why things happen or don’t happen, we just need to know that God has a plan so let’s not give up on Him or His children. Let’s continue to be appreciative of His love and forgiveness.   “Lord if you don’t do anything else for us, You have already done enough.”  Amen and Thank You Lord.

Again, our days are short so it’s very important that we walk with the cross and take on challenges that come before us because when we hold on while in the storm, we will be a step closer to our destiny, which is life with Him.  The difficult times in our lives are when we should really lift up our hands and trust that God is with us.  We know it’s not always easy to do that but this is how we gain joy and peace while walking on our journey. We don’t know what tomorrow may bring so it’s critical to do things today that will help us to grow in faith.  God blesses us all the time and when we allow the praises to go up, the blessings rain down.  Thank You Lord.

We have learned that on our journey we have to get out of our comfort zone.  Do something that you don’t normally do, sacrifice your wants sometimes to help someone else. When we get out of the comfort zone, God will guide us to our destiny one day at a time and we may witness the miraculous. We just have to trust Him and take on the trials because at the end of the day, He’s with us all.  He shall be called Emmanuel; God is with us.

The world needs us, we need each other so let’s continue to be kind even when others are not kind to us, love your neighbor, forgive like God forgives us and know that when we show others Jesus through our actions, we’re giving a light to the world and making His kingdom come.  Let’s not waste any more time on our journey and let’s make our actions count.

We can’t help but to think about how God has given us many chances despite our struggles and faults. Our message to you is to tell people you love them today, and each day, and allow them to witness Jesus in your actions so that we all can experience the presence of God through the good times as well as the bad times and to work toward Building the Body of Christ.
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We love you very much.  Again, Merry Christmas and we hope and pray that you have a happy and blessed New Year.  Love always, Veronica and Joseph

Hello Everyone
 
Christmas is the birth of our Lord and it’s a very special holiday because we witness God’s love every day and He gives us the strength to challenge life whether it’s good or bad.  Life is truly a gift; a new beginning and Christmas reminds us of His love and forgiveness that He so graciously gives to us on our journey to still stand even through the storms.
 
We know life gets busy but if you can, take some quality time and just say “Thank You” because without our Creator, nothing is possible.  We’re about to start a new year and we all need guidance and His divine mercy.  Let’s ask God to continue to guide us and help us to be better people so that we can serve and make a difference in the world.  Enjoy the holidays and know that the Board wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. Amen
 
If you don’t celebrate Christmas, let’s still find time to enjoy these days.
 
Christmas/New Year Blessings
Please see the questions below to share with your family if you like. 

• If you could have one Christmas wish, what would it be?
• What Christmas tradition do you like most?
• What is your favorite Christmas song?
• Who are your favorite characters from the Nativity story?
• What would you like to change for the coming of the new year?
• Do you know how Christmas trees, Santa and candy canes came about?
• What are you most appreciative about during this holiday?
• Do you have a plan to serve better on your journey?

 
Let’s not forget about others and lend a helping hand as we celebrate Christmas and bring in the New Year. 
 
 
Christmas Poem

Christmas is a holiday all about love each day
To give, to receive and to thank God in a very special way
 
Our lives are so busy at times that we tend to stray away
Let’s not lose the reason for the season because it’s all about serving and to obey
 
We all are unique, and we all have something to give and live for
Let’s never give up but always trust God like never before
 
Situations on our journey can sometimes bring us down
But we still have a purpose through it all so just listen to the sound
 
The sound that reminds us that God is always holding our hand
Through everything that we go through because He has a plan
 
We experience trials and tribulations so that we all can grow
Let’s not get distracted or depressed because we always have to know
 
That God has us in the palm of His hands
He cares a great deal for us and will always help us to stand
 
So, whatever you have on your plate that’s difficult to get through
Just look up to God and allow Him to work through you
 
This is what Christmas is all about so enjoy the rest of the year
Because each day is a blessing because the time is near
 
We don’t know what tomorrow may bring so let’s be respectful in everything we do
So that we can have joy and peace because God loves you.

Thanks and Amen

Merry Christmas/Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa and a Blessed New Year

Love always, Veronica