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| A few people stayed late after a big Christmas dinner at the church. |
People were late arriving, but little by little they began to trickle in and there was a nice group there finally. A visitor from the nearest neighborhood came, carrying his Bible. His name was José. Also our long time friend Reyna visited again with half a dozen grandbabies and 2 daughters. Reyna and Francisco had 13 children who are all grown with children of their own.
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| Chicken chipotle was served along with rice, spaghetti and chicken mole. |
After songs and a Christmas message we pulled tables together for a fiesta. Even though there was a lot of food, there wasn’t much left over later. In Mexico they don’t have potluck like we do in the United States. All the food is taken into the kitchen where helpers spoon out food onto plates and deliver them to the people.
We blessed Pastor Zabdi with a few Christmas presents after things quieted down. He was really happy and it was obvious he had a great time.
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| After the Christmas message, the people were invited to the altar for special prayer. |
Everyone was happy and feeling the presence of God. The kids gathered up all the wrapping paper and took it home with them. There were shouts of “Feliz Navidad!” as people drifted away down the lane into the night.
Rain had been in the forecast, but when we drove home the moon was full and the night was still and mild. Even though we were weary, we were content. Pastor Zabdi had reminded us of the First Christmas and later the kids sang Jingle Bells and other songs with motions. We were all as young and happy as children that night celebrating the Birth of Jesus, Savior and Prince of Peace.
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6
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