The Abegg Love Letters

To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ; mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. -Jude 1:1


As Missionaries with United World Mission, we serve in Latin America to provide support & training to missionaries on the field. We work with Latin Partner Ministries that focus on everything from theological education to medical care, from children’s homes to retirement homes. Our goal is to come along side organizations & amplify their impact for good and the Gospel.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

A Christmas Classic that Almost Wasn't


Love Letters from the Abeggs:  

"…to those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: may mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you." (Jude 1:1)

The Christmas Classic 

That Almost Wasn't

"When Schultz, a Sunday school teacher, said Linus should recite from the gospel of Luke, Mendelson and Melendez protested. "We looked at each other and said, 'well there goes the careers right down the drain…''"
Linus's Christmas Monologue [Book Of Luke 2:8-20]
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" is part of the Abegg Family holiday tradition, along with other classics such as "It's a Wonderful Life," "White Christmas," and "Meet John Doe," as well as those in a different category such as "Elf" and "Die Hard 1 & 2."

If you have a moment, though, I highly recommend you read the article "How A Charlie Brown Christmas Almost Wasn't." This classic Christmas tradition has withstood the test of 60 turbulent years since its airing on December 9, 1965, and includes a word-for-word proclamation of Christ's birth from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 2 thanks to the tenacity of Peanut's creator Charles Shultz. 

Enjoy the read, and I pray you're encouraged this Christmas to give thanks to God in all things, but in particular for the biggest gift you could ever receive… God Himself in the form of Christ. 
There are many ways to access "It's Christmas Charlie Brown", but if you don't mind watching it in sections, it's available on YouTube at the link above. 

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