It’s almost Christmas! If you’re not finished with your Christmas shopping, you’re almost out of time! This is the season we celebrate the gift of love that was given through the birth of Jesus. Jesus came to earth to show us a better way of living; what an amazing gift?!
While gift buying and giving can be both joyous and daunting, here is a list of Ten FREE Gifts for Christmas you may want to consider:
1. The gift of listening…Try giving this to someone in need. And you must really listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your responses. Just listen.
2. The gift of signs of affection…Be generous with your hugs, kisses and gentle squeezes of the hand. Let these tiny actions demonstrate the love inside of you.
3. The gift of a note…It can be as simple as “I Love You” or as creative as a sonnet. Put your notes where they will surprise your loved ones.
4. The gift of laughter…Just cut out a cartoon, save a clever article. Your gift will say, “I love to laugh with you.”
5. The gift of compliment…A simple “You look good in blue” or “Good supper” can be of greatest value to those who may feel they are not noticed.
6. The gift of a favor…Help with the dishes, run an errand, etc.
7. The gift of leaving alone…There are times in our lives when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Become more sensitive to those times and give solitude.
8. The gift of a cheerful disposition…Try to be cheerful around those you love.
9. The gift of a game…Offer to play your loved one’s favorite game. Even if you lose, you’ll be a winner.
10. The gift of prayer…Pray for your loved ones and let them know you pray for them. – (Author Unknown)
We hope you’ll join us at 4 PM on Christmas Eve for our Festival of Christmas Carols Service. We’ll hear the Christmas story as found in scripture and sing many of the Christmas Carols we hold so dear! And you’re sure to enjoy a special reading from the perspective of the angels Michael and Gabriel.
Then on Christmas Day we will have our regular Worship Service at 10 AM!
It’s going to be a great weekend of celebrating the birth of Christ!
When thinking about gifts, if you haven’t already, please give some thought to making a financial Christmas or End of Year gift to SunCoast MCC. You can give in person, online or by mailing your gift to the church.
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with God’s blessing!
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