Tale of the Unexpected (# 78)

As I was ministering at Shalem Evangelical Church in Bush Hall Yard Gap, Barbados recently, I came to the end of my set and was preparing to leave the stage.

Then it happened.  It was truly unexpected to me!

Someone in the congregation requested the song “Celebrate Messiah King” – one of the two songs released last December (the other song, “In the Sight of God,” a Christian love song).

Imagine that.  Singing a Christmas song in the middle of the year – July to be precise!

When I think about it, sometimes we are stuck in times, seasons and systems.  Why shouldn't we sing and talk about the great event – Christ’s birth – throughout the year?  This was no ordinary birth.  Its purpose was the salvation of mankind.

So the brother who made the request and the folks at Shalem Evangelical who agreed in a loud chorus of “Yes,” got it right.  Kudos to them!

Christmas in July! ...I love it.

©Kerina Hall

P.S:  
It was great ministering there.  God's blessings on Pastor Carl Barker, his wife and the congregation as they continue doing the great work He has started in them!

 If you would like to view the entire service and my ministry go to www.shalemec.com and register.  Then click on HOME, and on +More and select July 14 p.m. service.

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