Listen to the entire address this pastor gives on this subject. I have already stated my wish that all churches have a service on Christmas Sunday but those of us who wish to throw stones better make sure we know at whom we are throwing them. If you don't know this pastor this sermon gives some great insight.
There is also an interesting point I have learned. I work with a Catholic (and I'm an "evangelical"). From what she has told me, Catholics are required to attend mass for Christmas, yet you can choose to go on Christmas Eve *OR* Christmas day.
Based on Southland's schedule of services it appears they have observances of Christ's birth once on Friday night and 3 times on Christmas Eve. According to my coworker she doesn't see the big controversy since the congregation still has the opportunity for a "mass" on Christmas Eve --- which to her is no different than showing up on the day of Christmas.
It appears that Christians are beginning to worship the day instead of Jesus. If the church is still praising Jesus and celebrating His birthday over the Christmas weekend, I say good. My personal feelings on the "Sunday" issue are secondary.
Download a few of this man's sermons and see if you then think this is another example of a church a "mile wide and an inch deep" before making any further pronouncements.
thanks 4 insight - HAWKEYE
Catholic churches consider sundown on Saturday evening sufficient to fulfill the Sunday obligation every week of the year. However, I can guarantee that there is no Catholic church on Earth that is planning to not conduct Mass on Sunday, Christmas or not.
Cancelling Sunday services because it just happens to be Christmas is bizarre. Are they planning to cancel services on Super Bowl Sunday next because everyone is so much more interested in preparing snacks and getting out to Best Buy early enough to grab a big screen TV?