A Very Special Christmas Story

Tonight we had the Christmas service at The Able Church, and it was beautiful! Actually, it was breathtaking! We have this tradition at The Able Church. Our members dress up and act out the Christmas story. There is something that is so raw and humbling. You feel like you were there, on that night, so long ago. Peter and Darlene were Mary and Joseph. There couldn't be anyone more perfect for the part. As Mary laid Jesus ever so gently in the manger, the shepherds came in to see baby Jesus. Then the angels sang their praises. Sarah sang a special song, "Mary Did You Know." The song was beautiful and Sarah is beautiful. She makes me cry every time! The wise men came in and humbly placed their gifts at the feet of Jesus. We also had a couple of musical guests tonight. Sarah's brother and his wife are visiting from California. Ryan and Hayley lead us in Christmas and worship songs and it truly made the night complete. God's spirit was overflowing throughout the service.

Hayley and Ryan
Jesse was the narrator
Darlene and Peter were Mary and Joseph
Putting baby Jesus in the manger
the sheperds
the angels

Sarah sang "Mary Did You Know" and it was the most beautiful thing that Jesus has ever heard!Oh sweet Sarah! I love her! She has such a special family that loves her and are so proud of her. I am honored to know them.
the wise men
offering their gifts to baby Jesus
Oh Elijah! The moments are more beautiful each time I witness them. My heart burst with love. I was overwhelmed. I cried as this boy was once again, so lovingly received. The awesome thing is that Ryan and Hayley are two people who understand what this ministry is all about. They came last year to The Able Church and it was a life-changing event for them. Elijah doesn't go up there for the attention. He is drawn, time and time again, to the Spirit of Jesus that is so overwhelmingly in that place. He knows the words to many of the songs we sing, and he sincerely worships Jesus. I watch him worship while my heart is overwhelmed with many emotions that I cannot describe. Once again, God ministered through this little boy. I talked to Hayley afterward and she said that it made her night when Elijah came up and sang with her. I'm sure that it is a night that she will remember for many years to come.
"You're altogether lovely, all together worthy, all together wonderful to me!"