"Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you."  Hebrews 13:7a

Pastors work pretty hard this time of year.  Special services, extra services, special events, extra events... there's lots to do.  They have to come up with a way to tell the same story, the Christmas story, that is new and different EVERY year.  They prepare 1, 2 or 3 extra sermons or messages for the season.