By Ptr. Chito: January 2, 2011
It has been said that Philippines have the most elaborated and the longest as far as celebration of Christmas is concerned. In fact, when the month ends in “ber”, as early as “September”, a Filipino family would start decorating one’s house with Christmas tree or lanterns. There are good and not so good things about it. The not so good things are: focusing on material things, as expecting gifts, and the extravagance and excesses (food, drinks) and “firecrackers.”
The good thing: Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to evangelize people; Filipino, being closely- knitted and gregarious.
This is what we did at Emmaus Church. A chance for all the members of the family to worship God, listen to His Words and have fellowship with neighbors and friends. Having the cell/small group, it is easier to prepare food (lunch & snack), special numbers (songs, skit, drama) and prizes for games.
Praise God, that we indeed had a wonderful time with God and everyone (more than 300 people attended) in our Christmas & Thanksgiving on December 19th 2010.
Please continue to pray that those new attendees would become part of our small groups so that they would grow in their faith. We have their names and addresses for follow-up.
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