By Fred Plyler L


Christ in Christmas


uke 2:10-11 “Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’”





 families and friends gather together to exchange gifts and enjoy the fruits of all the labors in preparing the one big  


  gift could be. - mas night. That we may live our lives in His ways and show the world that eternal life is the best and most precious gift that anyone could receive. In doing that, our lives are changed forever.   


Fred Plyler is an Elder at Shiloh ARP Church in Lancaster, SC. This was originally printed in The Arrow, the church newsletter.


  


   the ministry of the Dunlap Board. Many families        -        available. The average domestic or foreign adop- tion expense is between $25,000 and $35,000. The cost alone is prohibitive for the modest incomes


-  good standing who are in the process of adoption. No Synod or Dunlap orphan-  private donations.


The fund has existed for a number of years, but did not have adequate


        - tion process. To date, the Board has now made 8 grants (5 domestic and 3 inter- -  now over $100,000. 


children, but we also know that not all covenant children are necessarily bio- logical. This is a way the church family can help support adoption in a tangible  through the Dunlop Board. The Dunlap Board meets twice a year to approve ap- plications for grants. If you feel led to give support, or need assistance in adop- tion, please let us know! More information and application forms are available on the website: .


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