A Scrapbook of Christmas
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"For unto you is born this day a saviour who is Christ the Lord"
Luke 2:11
Our Wish For You!!
May your Christmas be blessed:
With LOVE...A perfect LOVE that endures forever;
With PEACE...A PEACE that passes all understanding.
With JOY...A JOY that can only be found in the LORD!
At This Christmas Season
PURPOSE TO SEEK HIM: He will be your reward
PURPOSE TO KNOW HIM: He will reveal Himself to you
PURPOSE TO FOLLOW HIM: He will lead the way
PURPOSE TO ENJOY HIM: He will be your closest friend
PURPOSE TO PRAISE HIM: He will be your song
PURPOSE TO TRUST HIM: He will be your provider
Christmas is a Reminder
- that in a world of sadness, there is God's LASTING JOY.
- that in a world of despair, there is His MARVELOUS HOPE.
- that in a world of filled with war, there is His ABIDING PEACE.
- that in a world filled with hate, there is His EVERLASTING LOVE.
This Christmas May We Find
- A renewed FAITH in the message of the Season
- A renewed HOPE in the promise of the Season
- A renewed JOY in the miracle of the Season!!
Wishing you His love in your heart,
His peace in your soul,
His joy in your life always!
Like the STAR that led the WISE MEN to the place where JESUS lay, May the
LIGHT of HOPE and GLADNESS shine upon your path today!
Our Heartfelt Thanks:
- To ALL who give so faithfully month after month!
- To the churches that include our ministry in their missionary giving. Urge
your church to help.
A Great Christmas Bible Study
The following outline was prepared by the late Rev. Raymond Jones for a
series of sermons he delivered at his church in December. Using Matthew 1 and 2,
and Luke 1 and 2, be challenged by -- "THE CHRISTMAS CAST."
- The Forerunners of Jesus: a) Zacharias b) Elizabeth c) John
- The Foes of Jesus: a) Herod b) Archelaus c) The Innkeeper
- The Family of Jesus: a) Joseph b) Mary c) Jesus Christ
- The Finders of Jesus: a) The Angels b) The Shepherds c) You??
- The Followers of Jesus: a) The Wise Men b) Simeon c) Anna
May you receive great INSPIRATION as you study "The Christmas
Cast."
Symbols of Christmas
Some symbols of Christmas and the meanings that they hold as we use them:
- WREATH - Its circular shape represents everlasting life and the circle of
family. Its presence on a door represents "welcome."
- A STAR - The star of Bethlehem led the way to the Christ Child. Scriptures
refer to Jesus as "the Bright and Morning Star."
- CANDLES and LIGHTS - We celebrate the birth of the Light of the World.
Candles are also used to light the way (symbolically) for the Christ Child.
- BELLS - They are rung to represent the JOY that came to the world when
Christ was born. Often the ringing increases near midnight to declare
Christ's arrival. "Ring the BELLS; Ring the BELLS..."
- EVERGREENS - These stay green all year; bear fruit in the winter; they
remind us of never-ending life.
Gifts Christ has for You!
BLESSINGS in abundance!
STRENGTH for every way!
COURAGE for each trial!
GLADNESS for each day!
FAITH in Heaven's guidance!
HOPE that's firm and true!
After Christmas is Over...
When the song of the angel is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS BEGINS:
To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among brothers,
To make music in the heart,
To tell ALL about the Saviour!
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