Santa banned at a cancer center

To the Editor:
Recently, a cancer center in South Carolina banned Santa Claus from the
center "because someone might be offended." I can understand that. There
is really no comparison between Santa Claus and Jesus!
Santa lives at the North Pole .JESUS is everywhere. Santa rides in a
sleigh .JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water. Santa comes but
once a year .JESUS is an ever present help. Santa fills your stockings with
goodies .JESUS supplies all your needs. Santa comes down your chimney
uninvited .JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart
when invited.. You have to wait in line to see Santa .JESUS is as close as
the mention of His name. Santa lets you sit on his lap .JESUS lets you rest
in His arms. Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy
or girl, what's your name?" .JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only
does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and
future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads. Santa has a belly
like a bowl full of jelly .JESUS has a heart full of love. All Santa can
offer is HO HO HO .JESUS offers health, help and hope. Santa says "You
better not cry" .JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you."
Santa's little helpers make toys .JESUS makes a new life, mends wounded
hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions. Santa may make you
chuckle but .JESUS gives you joy that is your strength. While Santa puts
gifts under your tree .JESUS became our gift and died on a tree for you and
me.
(I wonder if Halloween was banned?)

Pastor Terry K. Hagedorn
Calvary Baptist Church
PO Box 282 Reedsville, WV
Ph. 304-864-3870