The Body of Christ at Christmas

Cozy feelings, giving all around, smiles and joyful conversations. ‘Tis the season for fellowship. Communion with the ones near to your heart, enjoying the time spent together and remembering why it is possible. Remembering God’s perfect gift of a child Savior, and the extra gifts of love and companionship He offers as well. It’s funny to think He could have stopped at that, could have just offered eternal life. Shouldn’t that have been enough? No, He gives us small, beautiful pieces of heaven on earth. Family, friends, and the love that is locked between it all, reflecting His love for us. This love is said to be “what makes the world go ‘round” and it is surely what makes the Christmas season so special.

At the Dream Center, family is usually not a luxury its’ volunteers have on a day to day basis. Most of us travel here from all around the world, leaving our families behind and serving our Lord together here in the heart of LA. So when this special holiday comes around, the Dream Center staff lovingly puts together several little Christmas get-togethers. Last night was the first one of this year. “A Christmas Tree Lighting Party”. The air was chilly for a December night in Los Angeles, which made the sparkling lights and hot chocolate that much better. I looked around and felt the Christmas love that sometimes I feared wouldn’t be there, due to the miles between my family and I. But it was. Cheerful Christmas music played loud, and the night ended in some off-key caroling and a fun little dance-off. The activities were a fun addition, but what made the night so special was the companionship we all shared. The body of Christ is the surely the most beautiful thing on earth, and seeing it for myself, during one of the most loving season of the year, was the most magical.

-Courtnay