It’s Christmas Eve morning, and a group of families from Ecclesia Community Church is working its way through a series of parking lots, making visits to local businesses, offices, and restaurants.
Does the Christmas season ever privately make you think “Oh, wow” versus “Yay?” Here are some ways to help you get through the busyness of the Christmas season.
As Christmas approaches, Arkansas Baptists around the state are taking the opportunity to share the gospel and God’s love.
Here are a few simple suggestions that can help. First, open your eyes. Those who are hurting or lonely are there, often right in front of us, but we can be too busy doing Christmas that we do not even see them.
“I’ve just never been the one that … truly has this big need — and someone comes in and rescues me. That was a true answer to prayer,” homeowner Brandie Lee said of Baptist volunteers.
“We lost a lot of possessions, but we have the most important things. Each other and our faith,” said Erik Naylor, newly installed pastor of Lahaina Baptist Church.
Some therapists and counselors say that the holidays become difficult for certain persons and stressful for others “just because” it’s time for the holidays.
It’s that time of year when many people are buying special gifts to thank those that have helped them throughout the year like their mail carrier, hairdresser, or child’s teacher. And many also consider a special gift for their pastor.
