Hello all,

I hope the day is finding you in good in good health and a happy smile on your face.

I know I am getting a head of schedule, but as you know, the Christmas season is approaching fast, and in just a little over a week, the Christmas shopping season will start.

I found an excellent website that sells buttons that say "It's ok to wish me a merry Christmas!" We are supposed to wear them as we are out buying holiday gifts during the Christmas season.


Preachers can order a sample button free of charge, and also order some more for their church members. I would be glad to pay for one if my preacher does, as I bet others would too.

http://www.wmamc.com/index.html

Do you know that Focus on the Family called 33 major chains of department stores, and only 11 of them are acknowledging Christmas?? This is so sad to know.

Lastly, just an FYI, here is a list of Christmas friendly, Christmas negligent, and Christmas offensive retailers. I got this information from Focus on the family. Thankfully, I think we are ok in this area:
I also took the liberty to call Alco in Medicine Lodge, and I spoke with Mark in Management, and he said emphatically, YES, they are Christmas friendly. I even invited him to our church if he doesn't already have a church home...

"Christmas-friendly" retailers — prominent acknowledgment of "Christmas"

Cabela's Crate&Barrel Dillard's Eddie Bauer JCPenney Kohl's

L.L.Bean Lands' End Linens 'n Things Lowe's Macy's Neiman Marcus

Nordstrom Pier 1 Imports Sears The Home Depot Target Wal-Mart Alco- Medicine Lodge

Alco-Medicine Lodge, KS
"Christmas-negligent" retailers — marginalized use of "Christmas"

Barnes & Noble Bed, Bath & Beyond Best Buy Borders Circuit City

Dick's Sporting Goods GAP KB Toys Kmart Toys "R" Us

"Christmas-offensive" retailers — apparent abandonment of "Christmas"

American Eagle Banana Republic Bloomingdale's Lane Bryant Old Navy

Source: http://www.citizenlink.org/content/A000008670.cfm

Folks, we need to support those stores who Acknowledge why CHRISTmas is worth celebrating, and that spending money in the stores where Christmas is upheld is so important. JESUS WAS BORN SO THAT WE MAY LIVE! Those who refute this and have businesses need not to be supported. YES, IT DOES MATTER! Sign the petition today to be heard by stores in your area!
http://www.focuspetitions.com/175/petition.asp