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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off
everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with
perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and
perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame,

and

sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12: 1-2.
Thanksgiving break was wonderful! My brother and his family came down from
Kentucky and stayed with my family for the week. We spent time together eating great
food, shooting guns, playing catch with the boys, and trying to prevent my two-year old
niece from being successful in her numerous attempts to scratch my boy’s eyes out.
There were a lot of events piled on top of each other for four consecutive days and they
were a lot of fun, but it sometimes seemed like we could hardly catch our breath.
For the next few weeks during the Christmas season it will likely be a similar time with
school events, Christmas plays and parties, and fellowship with friends and family. It
will likely be a joyous time, but can be very distracting. With all that goes on during the
season, I find it sometimes distracts me from keeping my focus on what the season is
all about. The Christmas season is all about Jesus. Without Jesus, none of the other
stuff matters. It’s like Dave Ramsey said “If you eat enough lobster, even it starts to
taste like dish water.” All of the parties and events can become stale and tedious if we
don’t have gratitude towards the One who gives us everything we have. So during this
season, I hope we can take the time to remember that we celebrate the greatest person
who has ever been born and He is the reason we should celebrate this season.

Created to Serve

Our staff is currently reading Kisses From Katie, a beautiful book about a young
woman named Katie who travels to Uganda during her gap year and falls deeply
in love with the people there. Her journey takes an unexpected turn as she
follows God’s call—adopting several children and choosing to stay much longer
than she ever planned. Katie’s story is a powerful reminder of what it looks like to

simply be obedient to what God asks of us.

We are created to serve. The book of Acts reminds us to care for widows and
orphans and teaches that “it is more blessed to give than to receive.” James
challenges us not only to be hearers of the Word but also doers. In Ephesians 6:7–
8, we are told that we will be rewarded for serving others, and 1 Samuel
encourages us to serve because of what God has already done for us.
God makes it clear that there are countless ways to serve Him. In a fallen world,
there is great need everywhere we look. We can volunteer at food banks, open
our homes to foster or adopt children, support shelters for the homeless or
abused, or join mission trips through our church or other organizations. Even
giving financially to ministries that meet needs around the world is a meaningful

act of service.

At FCS, we have many opportunities to live out this calling. Right now, our entire
school is participating in a service project by collecting items for Operation
Christmas Child. Each grade has been asked to bring in specific items to fill
shoeboxes that will be delivered to children around the world—children who may
have very little but who, through these gifts, will experience the love of Jesus.
Once all the donations are gathered, our middle school students will assemble

the boxes as part of their own service project.

We can all do more. Take time to listen for how God is calling you to serve. The
key is obedience. You were created for a purpose—find that purpose and serve

with joy.
God Bless,
David