These are the things I enjoy most about Christmas as a Pastor.

12. Christmas music about Jesus played everywhere.

11. Giving gifts and cards to those who love and support me.

10. All the volunteers willing to help with Christmas programs.

9. Warm fires, hot chocolate, cookies, candy, twinkling lights, and conversations.

8. Nativity scenes as decorations celebrating the birth of Jesus.

7. Christmas movies, especially A Charlie Brown Christmas.

6. The candlelight program at Church and singing Silent Night together.

5. Spending time with family.

4. Children’s programs and watching kids sing for Jesus.

3. The generous spirit that prevails in the hearts of people.

2. People willing to attend Church who usually would not be.

1. The coming of God’s chosen Messiah. The Lord Jesus.