New Year's Q and A

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We are all familiar with the customs of New Year's Eve and Day; the late night parties, waiting to see in the new year, the parades and football games on New Year's Day. On the surface these might seem like harmless celebrations. In this sermon Gary Smith looks at the question of whether or not a Christian should take part in these events by showing the origin of many of the customs and the calendar that is used to define the start of the year around the world.
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Gary Smith

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.
Apart from pastoring, Gary enjoys hiking, playing and watching sports, reading and spending time with family.