Closing Services of Christmas Retreats in the Dominican Republic and Mexico City

The Christmas retreats in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and Mexico City concluded with heartfelt gratitude to God for the birth of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. These gatherings celebrated the incarnation of Christ, a cornerstone of the Christian faith, commemorating the divine act of salvation and love.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

The Presbyterian Church of Santo Domingo marked the closing of its retreat with an emotional Christmas service. Pastor Madelind Martinez led the congregation in reflecting on the profound significance of Jesus’ birth, using Luke 2:8-14 and Philippians 2:5-8 as foundational texts. She emphasized the kenosis of Christ—His self-emptying humility and willingness to be born in a lowly manger for the sake of humanity.

Pastor Madelind reminded attendees of the true meaning of Christmas: honoring Jesus, who humbled Himself to bring salvation to a sinful world. The service culminated in the sharing of the Lord’s Supper, where believers reflected not only on Christ’s first coming but also on His sacrifice and awaited second coming.

Mexico City, Mexico

In Mexico City, Emanuel Church concluded its Christmas retreat with a vibrant service on December 25, led by Pastor Miriam Vázquez. Drawing from Philippians 2:5-11, Pastor Miriam exhorted the congregation to adopt the heart of Christ, who exemplified ultimate love and humility. She urged believers to recognize the incarnation as a divine act of confronting human sin and arrogance, encouraging them to live with the same humility and selflessness demonstrated by Jesus.

The congregation expressed profound gratitude for Christ’s birth and the salvation He brought, echoing the words of Luke 2:14: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

A Shared Spirit of Worship

Both services underscored the universal Christian message of Christmas: the incarnation of Jesus Christ as an act of divine love and humility. Through worship, reflection, and the sharing of the Lord’s Supper, believers in both regions celebrated the transformative gift of salvation, committing to live in gratitude and emulate the humility of their Savior.