Western Standard - December 18, 2023


Premier Scott Moe's 2023 Christmas Message


Episode Stats

Length

1 minute

Words per Minute

187.80774

Word Count

267

Sentence Count

17


Summary

The message of Christmas is that joy is not found in possessions, but in our family, in our friends, and in the freedom that we have. And so as you gather this Christmas season, I hope you will find joy and fellowship with your family and friends, as you open presents on Christmas morning, and as you look on the blessings in your life, that you might find joy in being a blessing to those around you. Joy to the world!


Transcript

00:00:00.000 Joy to the world, the Lord has come, and let earth receive her King.
00:00:04.760 Let every heart prepare Him real.
00:00:07.080 The story of Christmas is well known, a child born in humble beginnings,
00:00:11.480 a child sent to bring a message of peace, of salvation, and of joy.
00:00:16.240 And to bring a message that joy is not found in possessions, but in our family,
00:00:21.100 in our friends, and in the freedom that we have.
00:00:24.320 Christmas can be a very busy time, as we get on the road to travel,
00:00:28.300 to spend time with our families.
00:00:30.400 We're prepared to have family and friends share the holidays with you.
00:00:34.180 There is the inevitable rushing to find the perfect gift, the perfect tree,
00:00:38.560 rushing to make the perfect meal.
00:00:40.860 It's so easy to get caught up in the busyness of the season.
00:00:44.760 Let us not forget this.
00:00:46.880 The message of joy at Christmas remains unchanged.
00:00:50.320 And so as you gather this Christmas season,
00:00:52.500 I hope you will find joy and fellowship with your family and friends.
00:00:56.400 And as you open presents on Christmas morning,
00:00:59.280 that you will find joy in the excited eyes of your children and grandchildren.
00:01:04.120 And as you look on the blessings in your life,
00:01:06.900 that you might find joy in being a blessing to those around you.
00:01:11.740 Joy to the world.
00:01:13.140 The Lord has come.
00:01:14.580 On behalf of my colleagues, my wife Krista, and our family,
00:01:18.980 I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year.
00:01:25.260 I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year.