Believers from different evangelical denominations gathered this Sunday morning at the sports Ateneo Deportivo Fernando de Dios, in the city of Holguin, with the purpose of celebrating Christmas together and transmitting a message of hope for the Cuban nation.
Under the slogan “Christ, the Hope of Life”, about four thousand people filled the large sports hall, which became small before so many parishioners.
A group of churches, whose differences were set aside, were represent to celebrate together the birth of Jesus, and to make visible the principle of the unity of a whole people under the same faith.
The talents of the brethren were shown, within this colorful gala, where several choirs, soloists, the Peniel del Cayo de Mayabe orchestra, declamations, and other cultural expressions were presented, with the reason of worshipping and exalting the name of their God and his son Jesus, the basis of their belief.
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Pastor Saúl Rodríguez Matos was the preacher of the Christmas celebration of the evangelical churches in the city of Holguín. Photo: Alvaro Raúl Suárez Leyva
As main organizer of the event, and at the same time preacher of that memorable morning, was the Executive Presbyter of the Evangelical Pentecostal Church Assemblies of God in Holguin, Pastor Saul Rodriguez Matos, who thanked, first to God, and then to all the people who made the event possible.
The preacher thanked, in particular, the working team of the organizing commission of the worship, which included several of the main leaders of the evangelical churches of the Cuban City of the Parks, government leaders for the authorization and support, and sports workers of Inder, among other people.
Evangelical Christians celebrate Christmas as the day of the birth of Jesus, considered the son of God and the promised Savior of those who believe in him.
The festivity is based on the biblical story that describes the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, according to the Gospel of Luke and Matthew.
Christmas is an occasion to remember and celebrate the religious significance of the arrival of Jesus Christ on Earth, as well as to share love, kindness and generosity with others. Although practices and traditions may vary among different evangelical groups, Christmas generally represents a time of reflection, worship and fellowship among them.
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Pastor Saúl delivered a biblical sermon with words of hope and blessing for Cuba and for all those who believe in “Jesus, the only hope of life”.
The religious celebration was a success and a victory for the Christian people of all Cuba, celebrating Christmas together and transmitting the message of hope to thousands of people.
The festivity was transmitted live via internet for the enjoyment of other churches in various parts of the world, as a demonstration of the religious freedom enjoyed by the Cuban people.
With information from Alvaro Raúl Suárez Leyva, Journalism student
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