Friends and neighbors,

I want to wish you and your loved ones a joyous and blessed holiday season. This is a time for gathering with those we cherish, sharing meals, exchanging gifts, and rejoicing in the Reason for the Season.

Above all, Christmas is about the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth. On that quiet night in Bethlehem, God gave us the most precious gift: His son, our Savior, bringing light, hope, and salvation to the world.

The angels’ proclamation, "peace on earth and goodwill to all," is as powerful today as it was then. Let it remind us to spread kindness, serve others, and reflect God’s love in everything we do.

May this season fill your hearts with the joy of Christ’s promises, and may His light guide us into the new year ahead.

God Bless you and your family. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!