This Christmas season, we invite you to celebrate God's love and compassion, reflecting on these verses and images from MCC's work around the world.O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. (Psalm 105:1)Juba, South Sudan (MCC Photo/Nina Linton)
Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. (Romans 15:7)Saskatoon (SK), Canada (MCC Photo/Rebecca Davies)
But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded. (2 Chronicles 15:7)Kenya (MCC Photo/George Kariuki)
Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you.... (1 Peter 1:13)Cite Soleil, Haiti (MCC Photo/Silas Crews)
I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. (Isaiah 43:19)Akhrasha, Egypt (MCC Photo/Silas Crews)
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end.... (Lamentations 3:21-22)Herat, Afghanistan Women's Activities and Social Services Association
May there be abundance of grain in the land; may it wave on the tops of the mountains ... and may people blossom in the cities like the grass of the field. (Psalm 72:16)Bolpur, India (MCC Photo/Melissa Engle)
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God.... (Colossians 3:17)Arusha, Tanzania (MCC Photo/Nina Linton)
For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Galatians 5:14) Harlan (KY), United States (MCC Photo/Silas Crews)
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us.... (1 John 4:12; NIV) Zarqa, Jordan (MCC Photo/Silas Crews)
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. (Hebrews 13:16) Baromari, Bangladesh (MCC Photo/Silas Crews)
"...I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord." (Luke 2:10-11) Johannesburg, South Africa (MCC Photo/Bruno Baerg)
