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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

What wonderful greetings that most often accompany a hug or handshake. If you are like me, you are quickly disheartened remembering that for nearly a year such human contact has been
discouraged in order to preserve the health on those around us. What a challenge and often a bummer when we realize we can not share the most basic of greetings.

I hope you have begun enjoying my latest past time of mask watching. I love watching the people I come across at the store or on walks, especially their masks. I never thought about how a mask could be used for bedazzling, sharing fun phrases, providing a special flap for your drinking straw, or even advertising a company or product. Interestingly, our eyes have become our new means of non-verbal communication whether we intend them to or not. You can tell if a child is getting excited about Christmas and you can tell if their parent is near the end of their rope. I say let’s use this insight to our advantage. Give it a shot and smile to everyone you meet with your mouth and especially your eyes. In a world full of downhearted people, we can truly make a difference with this wonderful greeting of an eye smile.

The message we share does not have to be only about Christmas, but that is a great way to start. The message we share could well be one that someone is noticed wherever they are and noticed with a smile. It is very hard to not return a smile when it is shared with you. I am reminded that anyone who looks away from you when you smile may well be having a tough day and the message received is still that someone cared enough to share a smile.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Know that I am smiling when I think of you. Remember that the one who comes as a babe on Christmas smiles every time you remember the love that Jesus brings us.

In Ministry Together,
Pastor Craig

Pastor Craig is sending out this year’s Star Words by email this year.  If you would like your own word to consider and pray with this year please let Pastor Craig know at pastor@shawneepres.org.  If you need one mailed to you please let us know and that will be done as well.  Prayers for a Happy New Year and time to journey in our faith walk together.

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Pastor Craig is in the office throughout the day. To speak with Pastor Craig, call 913-631-6689 & please PRESS Ext. 11 or email him at pastor@shawneepres.org. To contact the office call 913-631-6689 or email at office@shawneepres.org
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