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Joy
to the Mall ...
And it came to pass, in those days, that there went out a decree from the U.S. Treasury that all of America should go shopping. And this decree was first made when leading economic indicators dipped to their lowest point. And all went out to shop, each to his own mall.
And a Christian also went up from his suburban home to the city with its many malls because he wanted to prove he was from the household of prosperity. And with him was his wife, who was great with economic worry. And so it was that while they were there, they found many expensive presents, pudgy-faced dolls, trucks that turn into robots, and a various assortment of video games. And the woman wrote checks for those that they could afford, and charged the rest on many different kinds of plastic cards. And she wrapped the presents in bright paper and laid them in the garage, for there was no room for them in the closet.
And there were in the same country, children keeping watch over their stockings by night. And, lo, Santa Claus came upon them, and they were sore afraid - expecting to see the special effects they had seen in the movies. And Santa Claus said the them, "Fear not, for, behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be which shall be to all people who can afford this holiday. For unto you will be given, this day, in your suburban home, great feasts of turkey, dressing, and cake, and many presents. And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the presents wrapped in bright paper, lying beneath an artificial tree adorned with tinsel, colored balls, and lights. And suddenly, there was with Santa Claus a multitude of relatives and friends, praising one another, and saying, "Glory to you for getting me this gift. It's just what I wanted."
And it came to pass as the friends and relatives were gone away unto their own home, the parents said one to another, "I'm sure glad that's over. What a mess! I'm too tired to clean it up now. Let's go to bed and pick it up tomorrow." And when they had said this, they remembered the statement that had been told to them by the storekeepers: "Christmas comes only once a year." And they that heard it wondered at those things which were sold to them by the storekeepers.
But the children treasured all their thing in their hearts; hoarding their toys from each other. Then the parents, after a drink, when to bed, glorifying and praising each other for all the bargains they'd found in the stores. ~ by Pastor Chris Doleson of Louisiana. (Thanks to FUNDAMENTAL BROADCASTING NETWORK, Family Christian Radio for sending a copy of this story.) |
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Service Times ... Sunday School 10:00 AM - Morning Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 PM - Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 PM (Sunday Evening Service Only May through November) |
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04/06/2020
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Michael &
Cathi Biggs, Pastor 2812 Seneca Trail South, Peterstown, West Virginia 24963 |
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