Dear Friends and Members of Shepherd of the Hills,

This is a “choose your own adventure” style letter.   

If you need to hear from your pastor to slow down and see the real meaning of Christmas- continue to paragraph A.

If you need to hear from your pastor that life is full and sometimes we need to just move forward—continue to paragraph A.

If you need to hear from your pastor words of comfort about a growing sense of loneliness or sadness—continue to paragraph A.

If you need to hear from your pastor words of grace because feelings of regret keep coming at you—continue to paragraph A.

If you need to hear from your pastor that there is hope when relationships seem broken—continue to paragraph A.

If you need to hear from your pastor that this festive season deserves all the bells and whistles because it is your favorite—continue to paragraph A.

A:        8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest,
            and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

Blessings to you all.  I look forward to celebrating with you and receiving with you the hope we have for all times of life.  Christmas Eve Candlelight Service—6:30; Christmas Day Divine Service—10:30

In His Love and Service,

Pastor Rust