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REPORT CARD 2019 CHRISTMAS AND 2020 NEW YEAR Victor Choudhrie - India Now that the Christmas hullaballoo has quieted down, how did Jesus calibrate his birthday celebration? The urban traditional church: There was a lot of wining and dining, cakes, cookies, candles, fancy dress, decorating the church, programs, suggestive dancing, dramas, fireworks, last minute shopping, community dinner and giving of gifts to each other. The church, of course was doing what it knows best – collecting funds. Interestingly, everyone was so busy celebrating Jesus birthday that they completely forgot to give him a birthday present of his choice. We know that he does not care about gold or silver or fancy clothes or sumptuous food. He said, “My food is to do the will of the Father who sent me and finish the task he has given me. John 4:34 ) And the will of the Father is that none should perish but come to the knowledge of truth (Jesus) and be saved . (1Tim. 2:4) And the task is to discip...