Gatherers Look for the True Meaning of Christmas
By: Betsey Martin, KARK 4 News
Updated: December 25, 2006
Because
faith matters, thousands attended the annual Christmas Eve service at the
Statehouse Convention Center. It's the eighth annual Church at Rock Creek
Christmas Eve celebration. Church
leaders estimate 5,000 people turned out for the hour-long event.
"Shopping for a Savior" was the theme of the service -- led by Pastor Mark Evans. "That's how
Christmas shopping is -- it's just like shopping in life. You keep looking for
the right thing and you end up frustrated," explains Pastor Evans. KARK spoke with Mr. Evans after the service.
He says many people get caught up in purchases this time of year, as a way to
seek fulfillment in their lives. He suggests the answer lies elsewhere.
