It is hard to believe that Christmas is only two days
away. Time really seems to be flying
by. It has taken some getting used to
having Christmas during the summer. But
I am looking forward to a braai (cookout) on Christmas day, the chance to play
outdoor games and to go swimming. We
will also enjoy church Christmas morning with our Church Family at Regents Park
Church of the Nazarene. Churches here
have services on Christmas morning instead of Christmas Eve. We are looking forward to celebrating Christ’s
birth in a new way and in a new place.
And we are thankful for Skype and Facetime that allow us to connect with
our family and friends back home.
Each year we realize more and more that not all gifts can be
wrapped and placed under the tree but they are wonderful gifts all the
same.
Some of the gifts that we are blessed to have but that won’t
fit under the tree this year are:
·
Amazing family and friends around the world who
love us, support us, pray for us, and who help to make us who we are.
·
New family and friends here in South Africa and
around the Africa South Field who we are excited to celebrate Christmas with
this year.
·
The opportunity to join what God is doing here
on the Africa South Field through the Church of the Nazarene.
·
The gift of the experiences that we have had and
the hope and expectation of what is to come.
As of December 28th we have been in South Africa
for 6 months. We are so thankful for all
that God has allowed us to be a part of and expectant for what the next year
will bring.
We pray that the Gift of Christmas through Christ fills your
heart and home with peace, joy, hope and love this Christmas season. We love you and miss you and we are praying
for you.
Merry Christmas
Beth and Joe
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