There are definite advantages to leading an Adventist congregation vs. another denomination. When the Christmas Sabbath is over, that is it -- finished -- done -- finale -- until next year.
Because Christmas is a Monday this year, the other churches are extra busy during the next two days. First, there is the regular Sunday morning service, then many will have a Christmas Eve service, and then for a few, there will be another Christmas Day service.
We remember Christmas, but we don't feel the need to make it the biggest religious time of the year. The Advent is important, but what this event eventually leads to, the rest we find in Jesus accomplishing the work of salvation for us, is even more important, and we celebrate that each week during the Sabbath.
So the big work is now behind me, and I might actually have a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas Day.
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