First Christmas In Heaven

As a member of the pastoral team I am involved in and aware of several situations of greif within the "CH family". Some are mourning for people we have had the privlage to suport. Others have experienced a loss in their family. At a funeral this week I saw this poem displayed. I thought it might be a comfort to any of us who have lost a loved one. Thank God that death is not the end of the story. Someday we will all be able to celebrate in the presence of the one who was born on Christmas day.


Mark Wallace


My First Christmas in Heaven

I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below

With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars,
reflecting on the snow

The sight is so spectacular,
please wipe away the tear

For I am spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs
that people hold so dear

But the sounds of music can't compare
with the Christmas choir up here.

I have no words to tell you,
the joy their voices bring,

For it is beyond description,
to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart.

But I am not so far away,
We really aren't apart.

So be happy for me, dear ones,
You know I hold you dear.

And be glad I'm spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.

I sent you each a special gift,
from my heavenly home above.

I sent you each a memory
of my undying love.

After all, love is a gift more precious
than pure gold.

It was always most important
the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other,
my Father said to do.

I can't count the blessing
or love he has for each of you.

So have a Merry Christmas
and Wipe away that tear

Remember, I am spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year

( by Author Unknown)