When we think about the Christmas story:Jesus was born into a family!Jesus grew up in a family!Jesus found love in a family!Jesus brought His love into a family!Feature 1: Families WelcomedEphesians 2:19b (TLB)Acts 11:14 (NIV)Acts 16:14-15 (NLT)Acts 16:31-34 (NLT)Feature 2: Families RestoredMalachi 4:5-6a (NIV)Luke 1:16-17 (NIV)Feature 3: Families Firmly GroundedMark 10:6-9 (NIV)Ephesians 5:22-25,28 (NIV)Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)Ephesians 6:1-4 (NIV)PrayerGod,I am a sinner who needs Your forgiveness. I feel empty and needy of true love! Today I am making a decision to welcome Jesus Christ into my life and heart. I confess that He died on the cross at Calvary for all my sins (past, present, and future). I believe Jesus was raised from the dead on the 3rd day, just like the scriptures foretold. Thank You for Your complete forgiveness and the unending love You have provided for me.I choose to follow Jesus in the fellowship of His church.Amen