This past weekend, we had the privilege of presenting our ministry at Berean Baptist Church in Ogden, UT. Brother Dave Mallinak has been the pastor there for the past ten years. While we were there, the church was putting on their Christmas program, which included several choir specials, and small ensembles, as well as congregational singing. It was a very enjoyable service! During the service, I had the privilege of preaching a message about the Incarnation of Christ, which I entitled "Made in the Likeness of Men." The message was about four of the reasons why Christ took on humanity. I've included those reasons below:
I That He Might Die in Our Place (Hebrews 2:9)
II That He Might Destroy Satan and His Works (Hebrews 2:14)
III That He Might Deliver Us From the Bondage of Sin (Hebrews 2:15)
IV That He Might Demonstrate Compassion As Our High Priest (Hebrews 2:16-18)
On Monday, we drove over to Denver, CO where we boarded a plane bound for St. Louis, MO at a little after 9PM. Apparently, we left just in time, as Colorado was hit with a snow storm shortly after our departure. Praise the Lord! We landed in St. Louis a little after midnight, central time. But, we didn't make it to our hotel 'til after 1AM. Needless to say, the kids were pretty tired by then, but they did very well. Kathy had flown before. But this was Harry's first time on a plane, and he was pretty excited!
My father-in-law came and picked us up on Tuesday morning, and took us back to their house near Carbondale, IL. My father-in-law, Brother Ivan Plemmons, is the pastor at Philadelphia Independent Baptist Church in DuQuoin, IL. We'll be staying with my wife's side of the family for Christmas and New Years. So far, we've have a great time! The kids have really enjoyed spending time with their grandparents, and vice versa. Harry especially liked making cookies with my wife's mother.
My family and I hope that you all have a very Merry Christmas!
