Merry Christmas! 

The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they shall call Him Immanuel which means “God with us” (Matthew 1:23).

Dear Family Shield Friend,

Soon we’ll again celebrate Christmas, the birth of our Savior and Lord. In the Bible verse above we are told that Mary was with child and was a virgin. And we learn that Immanuel means, “God with us.” Two important messages about our Savior that we can share with family and friends during the Christmas season.

Christmas is a great time to tell others about our Savior and Lord. Christmas music can help us share our faith with those who might not yet know Jesus and encourage those who do know Him. One of my favorite Christmas songs is:

Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!"
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With th' angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King!"

How do you share your faith in Christ during the holidays? One of my favorite memories when our three children were growing up was going Christmas caroling with families and friends from our congregation. Not only were we enjoying time together, but we were also sharing our faith in Christ with those we visited.

Family Shield Ministries continues to proclaim the gospel and God’s Word, strengthens individuals and their families for Christ, shares the Lord’s forgiveness and love for all people, and reaches and transforms those who do not yet know Christ.

Thank you for your prayers and support! Your support makes our work in the ripe and plentiful harvest possible.