Christmas Caroling

This past Sunday a group of people from Sunrise and Lee Memorial went Christmas Caroling. We came together for a brief time to go over the songs and then hit the streets with the sounds of music. One of the members of SCC had a large trailer with hay bails for seats and off we went on a country convertible bus. Yee Haw. It was fun. The wind was howling, the trees were swaying and the carolers were caroling songs of hope, joy, peace, and God's nearness. It reminded me of my childhood days of Ringing and Running, or as it is called today, Ding Dong Ditch. Ring the doorbell at a house and then run like crazy. Fun times. This time we were not running, we were singing. We had fun, fun, fun till the trailer took us all away. The children led the way. It was great to see them ring a door bell and wait with expectation for someone to answer so they could sing to them and offer the home dweller a small gift. The people were receptive. Some of them must have been deaf because they actually applauded. Just imagine with me Willy Nelson, Carol Burnett, Bing Crosby, Beyounce, Britney Spears, Steven Tyler, and KISS all singing to a guitar being played by Santana. Awesome. That is what we probably sounded like with the wind blowing at 30 mph and the trees swaying. Good times. Have I mentioned that we had fun. Spreading joy is fun. Sharing the good news of God's love is enjoyable. Working together with like minded people is energizing. Yes, it takes some time and effort but it is time and effort well spent. Telling someone about something good in your life that can happen in their life is a win win situation. That is fun. As a follower of Christ I live a win win life. So do you. Rejoice. Have fun today. Hum several Christmas Carols all day. Whistle while you work. Smile at someone and say, "hello" or "Mele Kalikimaka". Ask God to open the heart and mind of someone you know so that they will accept Jesus Christ and experience Christmas. Maybe today is the day God has planned for you to help someone enter into a whole new realm of life by leading them to accept Christ. FUN. Let's have some. Thanks to Sharon and Janet for putting this event together. It was a good time and lives were touched as joy was spread.

10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11