Chaplain's Corner - December 15, 2005

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(8) And there were in the same country, shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. (9) And low, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the Glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. (10) And the angel said unto them, “Fear Not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy. Which shall be to all people.” (11) For unto you is born this day, in the City of David, a savior, which is Christ the Lord. (12) And this shall be a sign unto you, ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. (13) And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying (14) Glory to God in the Highest and on Earth Peace Goodwill towards men. Luke 2:8-14 KJV.

Greetings in the matchless name of Jesus! It has been a while since I have written a message, but a lot of things have been going on. I hope to be more regular with my messages for you. As I was walking down the street, I heard someone say, “I can’t afford to buy Christmas.” Is this what Christmas has really became? Is it a contest to see how much money one can spend without thought? Or is it who can outdo who with the best gifts? I sincerely hope not! Christmas is a time to celebrate God’s greatest gift which he freely gave to all of us! It cost Him dearly, for it cost Him his only son. But in that gift, His son lives, so that we all may live. We have forgotten what Christmas really is. It is a time to celebrate life, celebrate family and to celebrate friends. If you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then you know the true meaning of Christmas and you know that Christmas has already been bought for you, so my dear friends, in closing, I for one will gladly stand and say “Merry Christmas”, “In God I trust” and any of the other phrases that are frowned upon. For if it weren’t for Christ, then there would be no Christmas.

We would like to extend congratulations to all this season’s champions and “well done” to Cale Ramey, driver of the RWJM Oldsmobile in the Chappy’s Rent to Own Front Wheel Drive figure 8’s for winning the Sportsmanship award.

May all of you and your families have a Joyous and Blessed Christmas Season. And just think, our first race is only 20 days away!

E-mail reaches me at chaplain@andersonspeedway.com. If you have a prayer need, need someone to talk to, have questions, or want to comment on these messages I’d love to hear from you! E-mail me or see me at the track. I’m here for you; driver, owner, crew member, track official, or fan, whatever your need I’ll do my best to help you for that is what God has called me to do.

RWJM is a faith-based ministry & it is ran solely from your generous, tax deductible donations. Please consider donating to us so that we may continue to spread the good news of Jesus at race tracks throughout the country. Donations can be made through a secure link at www.rwjm.com or see me and I’ll give you a donation envelope to mail in your contribution.

May God Bless and I’ll see you at the Races!

Rev. Carlos