Perhaps we need Christmas less than others?

If Christmas is about Christ coming into the world and coming into it again, but doing it through us, then perhaps we need to make ourselves available...

Here are some ways we might do it ...

We could take time out to:

  •  make some phone calls to people we haven't spoken to for a long time... someone we haven't seen for a good while - to show an interest in them and their needs;

  • 'pop in' to see that person who lives on their own...

  • bake a cake for someone who's not likely to bake one for themselves this year...

  • make a small hamper for someone who's not likely to get much this year;

  • pop in with some flowers for someone who is or will be alone;

  • call on someone at Carey Gardens or Morling Lodge (ask Roy Henson if there is someone who would appreciate a call);

  • help the Smith family with its Christmas distributions;

  • bring a toy for the Christmas tree at the church for a child in need;

  • invite someone to come with you to Carols in the Park;

  • take someone with you on a picnic;

  • look after a child or some children to give some weary parents a break;

 

Think of a solo mother who could do with a hand;
Think of a solo father who would appreciate some friendship and help; 
Is there a battler you've seen, or know about, for whom your visit or call this Christmas could be to them a visit of the Jesus who became flesh ... 
Is there a new (or old) ethnic family in your neighbourhood... 
Do you know of someone who has lost a partner, a son or daughter, a mother or father ...

We could pray for any of these en masse or even by name - but if we took the extra step and phoned, or wrote or went to be with them - it might be for them like a 'visit of the angels at Christmas'.

We could help out with Stuart Flats (Geoff or Gladys Churcher or Ruth Blackbum would love to hear from you) - they desperately need people to be available as emergency volunteers.

We could make ourselves available to help someone through the church's mission group that works to help those in need (Talk to Grahame Ober, the convenor of that group)

We could give something special to the Burmese refugees - a bigger gift through the ABWAID appeal - or we could plan to go in person to help them or teach them ...

Sometimes we need an extra bit of inspiration or a nudge to go and do something we have longed of doing but never quite got around to doing.

Perhaps right now He is waiting to come into the world through you ... and in doing so that will be the best Christmas you can give to anyone.

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Last updated:  28 December 2000