I'm so proud of our little community. Tonight was our annual Christmas parade, and it rocked!!
We are a community that actually CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS!!!! There were THREE different nativity scenes in the parade from 3 different churches; there were several floats singing different Christmas songs celebrating the birth of Jesus... and there was one float from another church where my friend, Lilly (along with others from her worship team), sang "Mighty to Save".... (you guys were the best, Lilly)!! All the banners on the floats and cars said "Merry Christmas", not 'Happy Holidays'! PEOPLE shouted "Merry Christmas" to each other!!
It's just so wonderful to live in a place where people aren't afraid to stand up for what they believe!! I love my Lord, and I'm so blessed to live in a place where I'm free to share my passion.
Sometimes, I'm not sure how much longer I'll be FREE to do that, but I'll always feel the same about Him!! That will NEVER change!!
Joann~
what a lovely smiley photograph...if a bit dark !! I am so glad that your area is still enjoying the CHRISTMAS celebrations...Hang on to it....It is a very precious time and also a time for us all to stand up and be counted...
ReplyDeleteLove Sybil xx
It is wonderful that you and I too can celebrate Christmas and we are blessed to live in a place where we are not persecuted for what we believe.
ReplyDeleteIt is a blessing!
we live in a free country, you celebrate the birth of Christ and enjoy your religion if you want.
ReplyDeleteSeperate Church From State as the say!
Awesome that there is such community spirit :o)
ReplyDeletewhat a great parade Joann! so thankful too that people remembered what Christmas was about and let that show in their floats and displays!!!
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I am happy for you and your community being able to share in Christmas celebrations. Sometimes the desires of the many needs to win out ..!
ReplyDeleteI believe each and every faith should mention their particular holiday with pride. Too many worry about being politically correct.
ReplyDeleteI don't!
Merry Christmas
Jimmy
Bravo to your community for standing true to what Christmas is about!!!
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