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CHRISTMAS 2006
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Merry
Christmas to the members of the International Order of The King's Daughters
and Sons. What a wonderful time of year this is. The joy of Christmas
surrounds us in all we do. For us as Christians, the joy is magnified
by knowing that God does not come for only one day each year but for all
of the days eternally.
Over 100 years ago, the Order's founder, Margaret Bottome, wrote, "I am so glad Christmas makes the earthly life of our King so real to us. I am sure that the happiest Christmas we could possibly have would be in realizing what Christmas really means - 'God with Us'. No costly gifts of any sort should mean as much as the realization that Christ is really God's gift to you."
Christmas does not change. The spirit of Christmas does not change. Christmas this year is the same as the Christmas in 1890 when Margaret Bottome wrote those words.
The King's Daughters and Sons practice the Spirit of Christmas every day. Throughout the year, not just in December, members constantly reach out to others in service to The King. Families who need food, clothing, and shelter are helped. Hundreds of university students receive thousands of dollars in scholarship funds to assist them in achieving their dreams. Elderly folks are visited and given money to help with heating bills and medical supplies. Throughout North America and in many foreign countries, the work of the Order is felt and known.
All these worthy activities are the members' responses to the unspeakably wonderful gift God has given each of us, the gift of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. As you go about giving to others at this season and throughout the year, walk humbly in service and know that you are experiencing the true meaning of the Christmas Spirit.
Let us pray that the true Spirit of this Christmas season - its joy, its beauty, its hope, and, above all, its abiding faith - may live among us. I pray that the blessings of peace be yours and others all over the world - the peace to build and grow, to live in harmony and sympathy with others, and to plan for the future with confidence.
May God bless you all.
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