 Hello, I'm Mike McKee, the Bishop of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Soon we will celebrate the birth of the Christ child. Hundreds, no thousands of people will be worshiping in our churches on Christmas Eve to celebrate that birth. Holding a lighted candle as we sing Silent Night or any other expressions that remind you of what it means to celebrate this birth. Not only brings good memories to us, but also reminds us about the hope of the world, this Christ child. Whatever is happening in your life, whatever has happened in your life, whatever troubles you or whatever brings you joy, may you find the experience of the birth of the Christ child on this Christmas to be one that will renew who you are and create a new way for you to open your life and your spirit to the work of God and may it work not only in your spirit but in all of ours. May you have a blessed Christmas and a day of great joy. God bless you.