Michael's Night

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from the
        government, that all the land should be taxed again.
And this overtaxing was first made when Jim Doyle was Governor of Wisconsin.
And all went to pay their taxes, every one into his own city--even Delafield.
And Michele went up from Abundant Life unto the city of Delafield;
And there she paid her taxes, along with her son, her child Michael.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that her        son should be delivered from sin.
And she brought forth her first adopted son, and wrapped him in winter  
       clothes, and brought him in a truck to Abundant Life.
And there were in the same church, brothers and sisters abiding in prayer, and 
       Pastors keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone
       round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings
       of great joy, which shall be to all people of Abundant Life."
For unto you is "born again" this day in your midst, a child which will take on
       the Name of Jesus Christ, the Lord.
"And this shall be a sign unto you; You shall find him wrapped him in winter
       clothes, coming through the doors of your church--"
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host
       praising God, and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men: 
       a child is born again!"
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the
       Pastors said one to another, "Let us now go even unto the doors, and see
       this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known 
       unto us."
And they came with haste, and found Michele, and Michael getting out of the
       truck in the parking lot.
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was 
       told them concerning the child, Michael.
And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them 
       by the Pastors and the brothers and sisters: it was an awesome testimony!

For unto us a child is born again, unto us a son is given: and his name shall 
       be called Michael B. JESUS!

Prayer for Michael:
Ephesians 3
[14] For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
[15] Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
[16] That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be 
         strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
[17] That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and
         grounded in love,
[18] May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and 
         length, and depth, and height;
[19] And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might
         be filled with all the fulness of God.
[20] Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we
         ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
[21] Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, 
         world without end. Amen.

--bro. tim pickl
Wednesday December 20, 2006 A.D.

for Michele and Michael:  Michael was baptized in Jesus' Name Wed. night 12/20/2006!

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