Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV)
24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on
toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in
the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the
Day approaching.
This is an alleged New Year’s letter written from a
church member to the pastor of their church.
Dear Pastor:
You often stress attendance at worship as being very
important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss now and
then. I think every person ought to be excused for the following reasons and
the number of times indicated.
Christmas Holidays (the Sunday before & after) 2
New Year’s (the party lasted too long) 1
Easter (get away for the holidays) 2
July 4th (national holidays) 1
Labor Day (need to get away) 2
Memorial Day (visit hometown folk) 1
School closing (kids need a break) 1
School reopens (one last fling) 1
Family reunions (mine & wife’s) 3
Sleep late (stayed up too long Saturday night) 9
Deaths in family 2
Anniversary (second honeymoon) 1
Sickness (one per family member) 5
Business trip (a must) 1
Vacation (three to four weeks) 6
Bad weather (ice, snow, rain, clouds) 2
Ball games 2
Races 2
Unexpected company (can’t walk out) 2
Time changes (spring & fall) 2
Special on TV (superbowl, etc) 3
Pastor, that leaves two Sundays per year. So, you can
count on us to be in church on the 4th Sunday in February and the 3rd Sunday in
August unless we are providentially hindered.
Sincerely,
A Faithful Member
As we approach the New Year and everybody is talking
about making resolutions from losing weight to getting in shape. Let’s make a commitment to join together with
God’s people at church where we can grow to be more like what God wants for
each of us.
See you at church in 2014
Dear Lord, thank You for the new things You give us each
and every day. As we get ready to celebrate
the beginning of 2014 help us make it a priority to attend church and be an encouragement
to those you put in our path. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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