December Musings

Wow...it has been over two weeks since I last posted. It seems that either forgetfulness, or the busy-ness of the season has overtaken me. Possibly I could attribute it to a bit of both, but that's enough about that.

This is a wonderful season of the year with many opportunities to engage in conversations about faith. In every shopping mall and on every radio station, songs about the Saviour's birth are played alongside all the Santa and reindeer songs. There is an openness at this time of year to the story of the gospel more than at perhaps any other time all year long.

The angels words remind us of the simplicity of the story and they are indeed, good news for us - and for anyone else who will take them to heart. 'Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord'  (Luke 2:10, 11)

This Sunday, we have a special surprise for you in PORTICO Milton, so make sure that you make an extra special effort to be there this week. And bring a friend.

Just a few reminders...

• Christmas Eve Services Saturday Dec. 24, 6pm or 8pm at PORTICO, 1814 Barbertown Rd. Mississauga
• Christmas Day Service Sunday Dec. 25, 10:30 am at PORTICO, 1814 Barbertown Rd. Mississauga
• New Years Day Service - back to regular schedule, 10:15 am at PORTICO Milton, Best Western Milton Inn.

Also - a brief update. As you know, a decision was supposed to be made Dec. 2 on the former Bruce St. Library property. The Town of Milton has pushed their decision back to Dec. 19th and so we encourage you to continue to fast and pray that this decision is made in favour of Milton Christian School getting the property so that we can share it with them! This would be a fantastic Christmas present for our new congregation.

Many Blessings,

Pastor Jeff