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How the Grinch Stole Christmas – written by Dr Seuss in 1957 and produced as a movie in 1966 – has always been part of my family’s Christmas tradition. And if ever there was a year to reflect on the words of the Grinch, it has been 2020. Families, cities and countries made provision for a COVID Christmas and interestingly words like cancel and postpone were used. I trust we were able to share the same discovery as the Grinch:

The true meaning of Christmas: God came in human form to be with us. Jesus was born in a manger, lived as a homeless refugee and his first guests were simple, smelly shepherds. Jesus came according to prophecy – “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

That is the Christmas message - and it came without ribbons, tags, boxes or bags. The Grinch got it right.

Wishing you a blessed new year - Pastor Michele