Thank you, and Merry Christmas!

It’s Sunday afternoon. Two boys are napping. Two brothers are playing outside in the creek out back, and Mom’s in the kitchen making a special cake for Christmas Day. Our home, as well as our hearts are full.

This morning, we worshipped and celebrated the fact that when God sent Jesus into the world, he gave us freedom from the law and adoption as sons. “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” Galatians 4:4-5
 

Some say Christmas is for children. Indeed.

Through faith in Christ, God has adopted us into his family and made us his children. “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12 Oh, the joy of being a child in God's family.
 

On this day before Christmas Eve, we find ourselves particularly grateful for the kindness of friends and family who are partnering with us in the adoption of our son, Miller. The generosity which has been shown to us through the financial partnership of others (Hand in Hand adoption matching grant) has been overwhelming. We are looking forward to meeting our son in the new year, and many of you have contributed to make this dream a reality.

Please know that as the Lord has used you to bless us during this time in our lives, we pray God’s blessings for you.

"Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and the one who waters will himself be watered." Proverbs 11:25

Merry Christmas!

Todd and Amy Brady