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9 Reminders About Being And Doing Church This Christmas

‘Tis the season for crowded churches – but are we truly reaching the masses? A pastor’s sobering Christmas reality check sparkles ominously amid the tinsel. Beyond the bustling aisles and joyful carols, many still don’t know Jesus’ story. Some equate Him with judgmental oppression. Others have been taught falsehoods. We must seize this one chance to share the gospel with those returning for the holiday, not just rejoice at swelling numbers. Our excitement means little if no lives change after the eggnog is gone. People won’t come unless personally invited. The extra welcome we offer now should become routine. Let’s grieve those who give church no thought this season, and pray our Christmas efforts spark an eternal flame.

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Don Chapman

A prolific arranger and songwriter, Don has had songs published by Word, Integrity Music, G3worship and Worship Today, and has orchestrated music for several Christian artists. He serves as the arranger for Hymncharts.com and Worshiphymns.com. He’s been featured on the 700 Club, has been quoted in USAToday and has been a guest lecturer at Liberty University.

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