One of the ways in which we spent many wonderful days in homes during the month of December was by sharing an inspirational Christmas video “O’ Come O’ Come Emmanuel’ done by the Piano Guys. This is a piano and cello duet that is absolutely beautiful. It allows almost everyone to feel the Spirit of Christmas. There are no words, just remarkable music and pictures of the birth and life of Jesus Christ. It was a perfect 5 minute presentation that crossed over the bridge of language translation with quiet beautiful spiritual music and the following beautiful message:
"The Christmas season is a time to celebrate the priceless gift of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His birth is more than the symbol of a holiday. He is the Son of God and the Redeemer of all mankind.”
On December 20th, we had a very special Christmas Zone Devotional in Solo. All the Jawa Tenga missionaries gathered for training, each district sang a prepared Christmas hymn, we shared in a fun white elephant gift exchange, a beautiful buffet lunch at a restaurant a short walk from the church, and ended with the Mission President and his wife presenting a very spiritual reading and singing from Luke. It was followed by an inspirational video.
On Christmas Eve day Monday our preparation day, we invited the Solo District which consists of 6 other missionaries and a friend to our apartment for a dinner Christmas party. We began at 3pm and ended by 5:30pm. We sang, ate good food and shared time together like a “family”,
Christmas was a quiet day talking on the phone to all of our children and grandchildren, watching their videos of the holiday, writing letters and feeling the Spirit of Christmas. Merry Christmas to all of you our friends and family. Happy New Year ! wow 2019! Love, Elder and Sister Miller
I love seeing pictures of you in traditional dress. And I'm sure this has been a Christmas that you'll always remember with fondness. We love you- thanks for your service and great example to us!
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