The Story of Christmas

This is the Story of Christmas, as told by Pastor Willie George and the Creative Team at Church on the Move in Tulsa, OK.

This is one of the most amazing retellings of the story of Christmas that I have ever heard. It has been an annual tradition at our church for the past several years.  It gives me chills and brings me to tears every time.  I’m so thankful to my amazing pastor and to the wonderful creative team.  They can speak straight to the hearts of people through their gifts.  Praise God for them and for their talents.  When people operate in their gifts the Lord is glorified.

Take Some Practical Steps this Christmas:

1. Make it a point to attempt to be stress-free this Christmas.  I made that decision this year before the season started.  It seems like so often we get so caught up in the hustle and bustle that we don’t take time to remember the reason we celebrate and enjoy (I know–cliché right?).  I really meant it this year though.  So if that means people come over and my entire house isn’t cleaned because instead I took the time to help my kiddos do a Christmas craft, then so be it.  If Christmas cards didn’t get sent out this year, oh well (they didn’t by the way!).  If a package doesn’t arrive to its recipient in time for Christmas, it will get there eventually, and I’m pretty sure they’ll still be thankful for it.  We are actually having to wrap pictures of some of our gifts this year–I don’t understand why they have online sales 2 days before Christmas! 🙂  Lastly, If I don’t get EVERYTHING done that is on my mental to-do list, it’s not the end of the world.  I just have to keep telling myself that and truly remember.  I will not make myself and those around me miserable this year over things that don’t have lasting importance.

“Be anxious for nothing…” Philippians 4:6 (NASB)

1. Make it a point to create opportunities for making memories, and then actually make a point to slow down and remember certain moments.  Also, remember treasured memories of Christmases past.  This is another thing that kind of goes along with my first point.  I’ve purposed this year to create opportunities for our own personal “story of Christmas” for the year.  I hope for my family that each year will have a new story to remember and tell.  This year I decided to create some memory-making moments based on some of my own childhood memories.  When I was young, I remember going to my grandparents church to have our family Christmas celebration.  We had to have it in a church because the family was so big!  My dad was one of 13 kids–he had 10 brothers and 2 sisters, so you can imagine the size of our get-together.  After eating in the fellowship hall, the kids would often start to gather in the sanctuary and start “performing” for the adults…Christmas carols, Bible raps, you name it!  It was awesome!  This year when my parents and siblings gathered for the adult gift exchange, I gave all the kids the assignment of providing the entertainment for the evening.  While the adults were playing “Dirty Santa”, the kids were creating and practicing their very own nativity play followed by a couple of songs.  Wonderful memories were created for the kids and adults alike when they performed!  I’ll never forget my daughter (portraying Mary) coming out riding my nephew (her donkey) with a bouncy ball underneath her dress.  She then proceeded to “deliver” baby Jesus by punching the ball out from under her dress then kneeling down next to a pink crib (the manger).  The creativity of children never ceases to amaze me.  It was unforgettable!  I will always treasure these memories in my heart.

“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 (NIV)

The Story of Christmas…as told by kids!

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