CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." - John 1:14 NIV

Our church - Grace Communion International ( Baguio City/La Trinidad) recently celebrated Its annual Christmas celebration. Our church decided to celebrate it earlier (December 15,2013) for everyone to be able to attend. We started our celebration with worship service, where in we sung Christmas songs like "O Come All Ye Faithful" that speaks of Christ's incarnation . We are very privileged to have Dr. Rey Taniajura as the one who gave us the message/sermon. Then as always, we as a church partook of the bread and wine  (Our church celebrates communion weekly). This celebration is also special because the new member of our church named Kaiden Ziv Yap A. Yap was dedicated and blessed. The service was concluded with the hymn entitled, "Fairest Lord Jesus" and the prayer of benediction/blessing.

The second part of the Christmas celebration was the short stage presentation of our church's youth and kids ministry (Young Emerging Servants of the Lord). The presentation was entitled - "The Birth of the Savior" which depicted the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. All performers wore beautiful costumes that added to the mood of the presentation. Right after the short stage presentation the presenters sung the song "Silent Night" in preparation for the exchange gift activity.

The celebration won't be complete with the delicious dinner (prepared by my family). Hot special coffee and batirol with mallows were served. After all were satisfied with the sumptuous dinner, all went to the dance floor for the evening's dance for all! Everyone enjoyed the dancing,no doubt that Abba, Jesus and the Holy Spirit's love relationship is described as a great dance wherein all are included,loved and accepted to join the dance.

The Christmas Celebration 2013 gloriously ended with a prayer for each other,singing of "Silent Night" and a photo op. All gave their hugs, and goodnights to end the celebration. I look forward to our future church christmas parties! I am so excited! God is amazing!

I thank God for planting me to this church family. God is the source of the love,fellowship,peace and harmony that the church enjoys. This is church is all about. 

As we celebrate Christmas, let us continue to share this goodnews of God's coming to flesh- incarnation through His Son Jesus Christ to redeem,reconcile, save, have relationship and make his dwelling among us all. Yes, this is the Christmas message! This is love! This love is meant to be shared and testified! 

Gloria In Excelsis Deo!