Why give a birthday gift to Jesus? 
Many years ago some friends suggested this to their children, to help their family focus on why we celebrate Christmas. This is why I decided to incorporate this excellent idea into our church's celebration of Jesus' Birthday. So our focus would shift from potlucks, cookies, and decorations.
We have a fancy purple Christmas gift box that sits on our piano at church. But it's empty.
I'm asking each member of our congregation to write--leaving off their name--what they plan to give Jesus for His birthday. And then put those gift promises into the empty purple box. At our Christmas Eve service, I will open the box and read aloud all the ideas people committed to do for Jesus.
Here are a few things I thought to write on my own paper:
- Prepare communion elements for the month of December
- Repent of complaining
- Give $XXX to an orphanage or homeless shelter
- Invite someone who can't repay us to our home for Christmas dinner
- Show more respect to my husband
What will you give Jesus this year for His birthday?
WOW! Something I never thought about.
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