Christmas Cantata and Saying Goodbye







What if Jesus had not come? This was the question our church Christmas Cantata posed last night. It was really good and thought-provoking too. Do I live my Christian life as if He hadn't come? If I'm not actively sharing my faith, then yes I am. I'm ignoring the fact that Christ came to this earth and died for our sins by not sharing this with other people. What a thought! Yikes. What a reminder that people need the Lord. Dr. Bob used to say "The most sobering reality in the world today is that people are dying and going to hell today." Living life in light of that fact really changes priorities around, doesn't it?


After the Cantata the church had a goodbye party for the Bennetts. I still can't quite grasp that they are leaving, but Wednesday morning will likely be the last time I see them for a long time. They're taking us to the airport Wed morning, so we'll have that last opportunity to really say goodbye.
Between now and Wednesday I have a lot to get done. I have to pack us all up for 2 weeks in 2 suitcases! How we will manage to fit all our stuff I do not know. :) What I do know is that the weather report is saying we should be leaving Jacksonville on a 78 degree sunny day and end up in East Hartford, CT in a 35 degree "wintry mix" day. Yay. We're praying this "wintry mix" doesn't wreak havoc on our flights and we'd appreciate any of your prayers for the same thing!

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Carrie said…
Thanks for mustering up the courage to give testimony last night. Thanks for your kind words. I never thought I would find such a friend like you in Jax (I was really set in not getting too close to anyone b/c I knew it wouldn't be forever..we had just done that with people in NY). It was hard not to realize how we were kindred spirits within the first month. I just wish we would have lived closer. Love ya friend! Have a great Christmas season!
December 15, 2008 at 6:53 PM
Ruth said…
Hope you have a safe trip and a very Merry Christmas in CT!
December 16, 2008 at 11:54 AM
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