Gift of the Magi and Christmas Tradition

At Thanksgiving we express gratitude for what we have received. At Christmas we reflect on what we can give to imitate what God has given us – the Gift of Himself! Our love for others (as He commands) continues that first Christmas as we keep giving of ourselves for the good of others. If you do not know how to do this, we can help you do it! We can do the shopping, the wrapping and the delivery for you. Please use the enclosed envelope to help us give the gift of heat, food, medicine, or winter clothing for those in dire need. Join us. Feel the joy. Your gift will be your gift like the Magi in timeless Christmas tradition. May God reward you for your generosity. May the joy you give to others return to you a hundredfold making your Christmas more than a date on the calendar. May God’s blessings extend to every day of the coming New Year!

The magi, as you know, were wise men–wonderfully wise men–who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger…. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. O all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi… “O Henry”

Rev. Edwin A. Thome