To Those Who Grasp Hope,

Gossip is inevitable; it is the nature of what it is to be a human in community. Lots of times, I hear pastors talk about trying to stomp it out, but in the end I always say, “Gossip is human nature, it is rather the nature of the gossip.” I guess that’s my view that along with the negative side of hidden conversations, can also be the positive: positive news travels just as fast.

Imagine the time of Jesus….there was no PR machine, but rather the simple spread of the “good news” or what I might say the “good gossip.” People spread along everything about those times, and it was an aid to the message.

This Sunday we are given the simple finalization of the little child’s name who was given to Elizabeth and Zachariah; “John.”  But surrounding this giving of the name, is the people’s talk/gossip of what this must mean.  Who is this kid?  What will he become?  All of this prepared the way for similar conversations about John’s cousin; the little guy from Nazareth.

Peace

Pastor Jay

AND

Sunday evening at 4pm we will be having a time of singing, listening and eating around the music and familiar carols of Christmas. We will be joined by the Elmhurst Chamber Singers who will perform a capella among us; it should be a great evening. I encourage you to make a note on your calendar…and then grab a friend; Tis the Season!