Community Christian Church

MERRY CHRISTMAS! I just had to say it! I am so excited about this cold weather, Christmas music, Christmas lights, and really focusing more and more on Jesus, Messiah, our Savior, and King! 
 

I have to tell you, one of my guilty pleasures is Mariah Carey’s Christmas album. It is so soulful, and I just love it! It is all that I play about this time of year, and I love singing right along with Mariah and pretending to keep up. I turn her up so loud that I fool myself to thinking her and I sound the same. How I would LOVE to be able to belt out a tune about Christ that way.

I have to say, there is something that strikes me odd every year about this time. It’s when I hear a certain artist singing about the birth of our Savior; one who doesn’t seem to acknowledge Him by there actions or words the rest of the year. Or even might actually admit to not believing in Him, and is in a religion that denies him. I want to enjoy the words because I know they are true, but knowing this person doesn’t believe, makes me feel a little uncomfortable.
Maybe they are doing it for the money, or publicity, I mean, it is a definite hit. They know their fans will buy it because they already love the songs, right? Or maybe they grew up with those songs and love them and think the fictional little story about Christ is so cute and warm. I don’t know.

Why do you sing about the birth of Christ? Is it because you believe it? Is it a time of remembrance and worship to our King born to us on Christmas day? Is it because it is just a Christmas tradition, and it wouldn’t be Christmas without it?

Why do you worship on Sunday morning? Is it because some of the worship songs have become your favorite songs? Is it because you love music? Is it because you love to sing and that gives you the opportunity? Or is it because you long to gather with your church family and worship the Almighty Savior, shoulder to shoulder?

When my kids were younger I was often late to church. Trying to get out the door on time for church seemed to take a talent I did not have.  But I thought as long as I was on time for the message, I was good. See, because I thought the worship was for me or an intro to play while people were entering church. I did not realize the importance of time spent worshiping my King.  John 4:24 says this “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." (NIV)

I am so excited to have Sarah Kelley at the East Campus this weekend!! I had the privilege to worship with her when she was at the West Campus, and it is evident that this artist worships in spirit and truth.

I want to encourage you to come early this weekend, grab a cup of coffee, and hang out. That way you will not miss one moment of worship. And during this season, as we sing along to the words of Oh Holy Night, Silent Night and Joy to the World, let’s not forget why we are singing!

He truly is the reason for the season!

--Maegan Bourlett :)