Once again December has arrived,
And I pray this year’s poetic missive
Doesn’t take a nosedive.
It has been quite a year since last I rhymed-
New staff, new ministry, new thinking –
For the new year are all being primed.
Before then, I must not neglect
The season we soon will celebrate
Less as a pastor, I am inept.
For unto us, long ago, a child was born
Who grew in wisdom and grace
And for our sake, did bear much scorn.
The birth of Jesus, we do celebrate,
We remember his love and his grace
And a new way of life, he did create.
As we all pause to gather together
With family and friends
May all your burdens be as light as a feather.
May you be filled with joy and good cheer,
And from Juli and I
Have a very happy New Year.