CELEBRATION NOTES

January 11, 2026

HAVE SOME FUN

“So I recommend having fun because there is nothing better for people in this world than to eat, drink, and enjoy life. And that way, if you’ll have fun, you’ll experience some happiness along with all of the hard work that God gives us to do under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 8:15

This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

“Living and Waiting to Live”

FUN IS INTENTIONAL

“one final word, friends, is we ask you. We urge you that you keep on doing what we told you to do to please God. Not in a dogged religious plodding, but in a living spirited dance,

Thessalonians 4:1

FUN IS SPIRITUAL

“A happy heart is good medicine, and a joyful mind causes healing. But a broken spirit dries up the bones.”

Proverbs 17:22

When you arrive, you may use the money to buy any kind of food you want—cattle, sheep, goats, wine, or other alcoholic drink. Then feast there in the presence of the Lord your God and celebrate with your household. Deuteronomy 14:26

“The discipline of celebration’

Nehemiah told the people, “Enjoy your good food and wine and share some with those who didn’t have anything to bring. Don’t be sad! This is a special day for the Lord, and he will make you happy and strong.” Nehemiah 8:10

FUN IS RELATIONAL…FUN IS ATTRACTIVE