Have you ever thought that there are those who celebrate the birthday of a person they do not know? If you think about it, it is rather strange, isn’t it? 

But that is what happens at Christmas. It’s all about the celebration of the birth of Christ the Savior but there are many that like Christmas but do not know or like Jesus the Savior and there are many who know about the reason for the “Holiday Season” but refuse to recognize that Jesus isGod and is the reason for Christmas.

Luke 2:11 “A Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.”

Let’s remember that Christmas is a time for giving. Giving of not only a gift because that is the easy thing about Christmas. These days you can give a gift without leaving home, finding many bargins from on-line shopping. 

The greatest gift to give is your forgiveness to someone that has offended you during 2018.

Pastor Mac Brunson wrote in a Twitter recently, “What did God do at Bethlehem? He gave. What did Jesus do at Calvary? He gave. What did the Holy Spirit do at Pentecost? He gave. What will you do this Christmas?”

Important point

IT WOULD BE HYPOCRITICAL TO GIVE GIFTS BUT NOT GIVE FORGIVENESS TO THOSE WHO NEED YOUR FORGIVENESS

Yes, Christmas is for giving gifts, but it is also to REMEMBER JESUS, THE GREAT FORGIVER. Christmas is to remember that you and I have been given Jesus the Savior who has given us forgiveness so you and I may give that same forgiveness to others.

2 Corinthians 9:15 says: “Thank God for His Son....His Gift too wonderful for words....Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!”

How do you describe our savior?  

How do you describe Jesus who has all knowledge when you and I have limited knowledge?  How do you describe Jesus who is all-powerful when we are always weak?  How do you describe Jesus who is always truthful and honest and pure and holy when we who try to describe Him....are sinful?  What words do you choose?   

I can’t.  My words are not adequate....thebest words would be from the Bible.... 2 Corinthians 9:15 “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.”

Praise God for His wonderful gift, Jesus the Savior.

Judi and I send you Christmas greetings and our love and best wishes for a joyful New Year, 2019.

In Christ,

Dennis & Judi Folds 

Tokyo Baptist Church

December 20, 2018

ESL Ministry English Classes

Christmas Potluck Party　

December 22, Saturday  2:00pm - 6:00pm

Lange Hall (B1)

Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends and family!

There will be singing, a game, and lots of good fellowship.
* Hosted by the ESL Ministry

For more information, follow the event on Facebook:
http://t-b-c.us/esl

               
TBC Members’ Photo Taking

At present there are 927 active TBC members, and only about half have their photos on the church database.  So, the TBC staff would like to encourage you to take your photo.

You can check if your photo is on the database at the Information Table on the parking lot. 

Please feel free to come to Information Table at the time/date shown below.

10:30am-11:00am on Dec. 23rd.

12:30pm-13:00pm on Dec. 23rd.

Your photo will be used for the church database purpose only.

For further information, contact Pastor Akira at akira@tokyobaptist.org  

             
TBCメンバーの写真撮影

現在TBCには927名の活会員がいますが、約半数の方の写真が教会のデータベースにまだ載せられていません。そのため、メンバーの方達の写真を撮らせていただきたいです。 

駐車場のインフォメーション・テーブルで、あなたの写真がすでにデータベースに載っているかどうか確認することができます。

 どうぞ、下記の日時に、インフォメーション・テーブルにいらしてください。 

午前10：30−11：00　12月23日

午後12：30−13：00　12月23日

写真はデータベースの目的以外には使用いたしません。 

ご質問がありましたら、ご遠慮なくパスター・アキラまでメールしてください。(akira@tokyobaptist.org)