Merry Christmas everyone. Next Wednesday is Christmas Day, the day we Jesus’ birthday. I hope you remember that all the gifts and fun we enjoy on Christmas is just part of the reason we celebrate. The most important part is Jesus and that He came to provide a way for us to get to Heaven. He came to serve us, and we should remember to serve others. “It’s not really serving to serve only those who can serve us in return.” (Michelle Myers)

Birthdays: Happy birthday to my grandson, Ryan Snow, and to my great-grandson, Gage Adams on the 27th, son of Daniel and Jennifer Adams. And another special “Happy Birthday” goes out to my great-granddaughter, Anna Beth Adams on the 29th, daughter of Jeremy and Heather Adams. Also, happy birthday to Susan Pilkington, Cynthia Cochran, Beth Jones, Charlene Cook, Jim O’Barr, Ricky Dunlap, Brenda Fields, Angela Scott, Dianne Meeks Vinciguerra, Kathy Nix, Riley Ginn, Lauren Brascho, Lilly Kate Seay, Karen Bain, Bubba Graham, Maygen Tate, Joseph Whitehouse and Glenn Evans.

Lights in the Park now – Dec. 31. This Christmas Season, grab some hot chocolate and take your family on a drive through Lakeside Park in Pell City to see more than 80 holiday displays and thousands of Christmas lights. The free event is getting a new feature this year as community displays will be judged on their creativity and quality, and special recognition will go to the winners.

This afternoon, Dec. 19, from 4-6 p.m. there will be a Cookie Decorating Contest hosted by Martin Street Mercantile.

Tonight, Dec. 19, at 7 pm, CEPA will present a Vintage Country Christmas featuring Rose Colored Glasses, a band with that classic country sound that takes you back to Saturday nights listening to the Opry and the jukebox classics that defined a generation. Join your friends to hear Christmas classics from Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Tammy Wynette, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Bob Wills and more. For tickets go to: https://www.pellcitycepa.com/vintage-christmas.

Friday, Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m., the Premier Dance Company presents its annual Christmas performance, “Christmas Traditions” at CEPA.

Church: Victory Church will have Christmas Eve Candlelight Services on Sunday, Dec. 22,  at 8:10 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Harvest Center Church will have its Christmas Eve Candlelight Services on Sunday, Dec. 22,  at 6 p.m.

Remember:  The wise men were able to read the signs that Messiah had come. We must prepare our lives for His return. (Rick Burgess) And don’t forget:  JESUS is the reason for the season!

We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. God bless you. I pray that this year will bring you blessings, good health and peace and joy. Please contact me with information and news at 338-5590 or email to annette_snow@yahoo.com.