II Corinthians 9:15, “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”

Grace transliterated is “Charis,” it means: to rejoice, favor, acceptance, a kindness granted or desired, a benefit, thanks, gratitude, favor done without expectation of return; absolute freeness of the loving-kindness of God to men finding its only motive in the bounty and free-heartedness of the giver; unearned and unmerited favor.  God’s grace affects man’s sinfulness and not only forgives the repentant sinner, but also brings joy and thankfulness to him. 

Unspeakable in the Greek is an-ek-dee-ay’-gay-tos; it means indescribable and is derived from a Greek word meaning, to narrate through wholly.  The alpha prefix before a word makes it negative.  Thus, unspeakable means that we cannot narrate through wholly the unspeakable gift of God. 

That is the punch line of the real Christmas story.

On a more personal note, I thank God for you, this church family.  Words fail me to express my appreciation and gratitude for your love and generosity toward me and Honey-Lamb.  I am thankful for the way that you have accepted us and so readily made us a part of the church family.  I am thankful for the way that everyone is so willing to do his/her part in the work and ministry of the church; many hands make light work.  I am thankful for the opportunity to serve God by serving as your pastor.  I look forward to many years of ministry together with you.

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

May God bless our efforts to serve Him.

 o serve Him.

In Christ's love , 

Roy Brooks - Pastor