Dear __________,
Something happened…
At least that is what we are caused to believe when we look at the Biblical and historical account of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus over two-thousand years ago. We learn for example of the friends and followers of Jesus who “stood at a distance watching these things” in Luke 23:49 as they wanted to stay away from the violence and controversy that marked Jesus’ final days on earth.
Dear ____________,
Fall is such a lovely season! I love to see the changing of the leaf colors, feel the chill in the air, make apple pies, and smell the wonderful fragrances in the air.
The fall season normally makes us think of the upcoming holiday season.
Dear
I wanted to take a moment and send a note to wish you and yours a very Happy New Year!
In writing to the Church at Philippi Paul said in Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV); 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
The Bible prophesied of the coming of our Savior this way in Isaiah 9:6: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
It is with a sense of thanksgiving and gratitude that I write to you during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. As this letter is being written many wonderful things have been taking place in our church and for this our hearts are overjoyed.
We are fast approaching the holiday season, with all of its warm thoughts and friendly smiles. All around the world, people are immersing themselves in the spirit of the season. I wanted to send you and your family my best wishes during this time.
We both know that Christmas is more than just a holiday; it is a holy day. It is a time when we are most reminded of God’s gift to the world of his only son, the Christ child, to raise us up out of our condition into Grace. I know that with all of the shopping and cooking and merriment, our most important priority as Christians can be unintentionally obscured. It is important to remember the story of our Savior’s birth in order to regain clarity.