Cookie Messengers

So I’m decorating a Christmas tree tonight when the doorbell rings. I assume it’s Terry dropping by since he’s about the only one who really believes me when I say it’s OK to drop by. It’s always so pleasant to see him so I was smiling when I opened the door. And good thing…

Because there were about a dozen people on my front porch – ranging from 20 somethings to kids. They hand me a plate of homemade cookies and wish me Merry Christmas. I was so flabbergasted with this pleasant surprise I didn’t even question who they were or why they were cookie messengers.

There was a handwritten, photocopied note attached to the cookies saying, “Merry Christmas. We are going to change this world. Christmas is a time to celebrate the day God decided to verse the downfall of all creation. Jesus came to this world to make and show the way to be truly human nad restore creation to all its glory. May all the Earth be filled with the Glory of God because… Jesus reigns forever. P.S. Love Wins.

There’s no note about a particular church or group, although it is Sunday night of course.

I love the part of the message that “We are going to change this world.” There is such optimism in that. No wonder I like younger people – they’re optimistic that the world can change. Most of the people my age have long ago given up on making any real change in their lives or in anyone else’s.

All in all it was a pleasant surprise. And a new experience. And you know how much I love those – I try to think something new, or do something new, or learn something new every day. Keeps life fresh. Who wouldn’t want life to be fresh?