The song goes,

“On the first day of Christmas
my true love gave to me….”
The “true love” represents God and the
“me” who receives these
presents is the Christian.

The “partridge in a pear tree”
was Jesus Christ who died on a tree as a gift from God.

The “two turtle doves”
were the Old and New Testaments
- another gift from God.

The “three French hens”
were faith, hope and love – the
three gifts of the Spirit that abide
(in I Corinthians 13).

The “four calling birds”
were the four Gospels which sing the
song of salvation through Jesus Christ.

The “five golden rings”
were the first five books of the Bible
also called the “Books of Moses.”

The “six geese a-laying”
were the six days of creation.

The “seven swans a swimming”
were “seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.”
(I Corinthians 12:8-11; Romans 12;
Ephesians 4; I Peter 4:10-11)

The “eight maids a milking”
were the eight beatitudes.
(Matthew 5:1-16)

The “nine ladies dancing”
were nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit.
(Galatians 5:22-23)

The “ten lords a-leaping”
were the Ten Commandments.

The “eleven pipers piping”
were the eleven ‘faithful’ disciples.

The “twelve drummers drumming”
were the twelve points of the Apostles’ Creed.

So the next time you hear
“The 12 Days of Christmas”
consider how this otherwise
non-religious sounding song had
its origins in the Christian faith.

Submitted by: Sarah

Music: ‘The First Noel’ © Yuko Ohigashi

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Every time a hand reaches out
To help another…. that is Christmas
Every time someone puts anger aside
And strives for understanding
That is Christmas

Every time people forget their differences
And realize their love for each other
That is Christmas

May this Christmas bring us
Closer to the spirit of human understanding
Closer to the blessing of peace!

Written by: BJ. Morbitzer 1989

Music: ‘Carol of The Bell’ © Yuko Ohigashi

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May this Christmas be the first of many,
Each more joyous in our growing love,
Revealing more of happiness than any
Riches might provide or pain remove.

Years flow like an unrepentant river,
Carrying the soil of life away,
Holding far more than they can deliver,
Rushing past the certitudes that stay.

In love there is an instance of forever
So shy and lovely it eludes the eye,
The sense of being home when we’re together,
More enduring than a reason why.

As love is born of passion, borne by will,
So may for many years we choose love still.

Submitted by: Sandra

Music: ‘Heart Desire’ © Margi Harrell

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Although you’re tired and weary
Just rest the whole night through
As God gives us the mornings
To see all things anew.

For things look so much brighter
When they’re slept on a while
You wake up in the morning
And soon you want to smile.

You look and see the sunshine
The bright blue sky above
You wonder why you fretted
And you know God is love.

With all this to surround you
There’s naught but this to say
And so with song you praise Him
Give thanks for this new day.

Yes, God has all the answers
To problems big and small
We only have to tell Him
He’s at our beck and call.

So we must take our burdens
And lay them at His feet
Then trust unto His wisdom
That all our need He’ll meet.

Submitted by: Leslie

Music: ‘Lost Love’ © Yuko Ohigashi

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Perhaps we have not counted
All our blessings one by one;
Perhaps we have not bothered
To remember whence they come;

And maybe we have taken
Just for granted all the things
That the good Lord has created
And the gifts that nature brings.

The autumn hills in glory robed,
A golden field of grain,
A sunset’s dazzling splendor
Or the Milky Way’s great plain,

The starry sky’s sublimity,
The ocean’s mighty power,
The wonder of creation
In the petal of a flower.

And so if we have failed to show
By work act or deed
That we are thankful unto Him
Who fills our daily need,

May this day show we’re grateful
When we add up all the sum
Of blessings we remember,
As we count them one by one.

Submitted by: Louis

Music: ‘Memories’ © Margi Harrell

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70 YEARS OF LIFE…

YOU WOULD SPEND:

23 years sleeping

14 years working

8 years at the television

8 years in amusement

6 years eating

4 years in transportation

4 years in conversation

1 year reading

1 year in education

IF you went to church every Sunday and stayed until the ending hymn
finished and prayed 5 minutes morning and night, you would be giving
God 5 months of your life.

5 months out of 70 years?

These are astounding numbers ~

I hope it makes you stop and think about your life
and how you spend it!

Submitted by: Tanya

Music: ‘Hope’ © Margi Harrell

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Help me Dear Lord, this day of yours
To battle my troubles and strives this day.
Bring me the light in my heart that you have given to me
And let your presence be evermore.

Fill my thoughts with the knowledge of your love,
take my hands in the happy realm above.
Cast off my problems, which defile my thoughts,
and which have burdened my very soul.
Refresh the air that I breathe, oh Lord;
Strengthen my faith in thee.   

Written by: Noel A Fernandez
Submitted by: June


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When days are dark and nights are long
and your faith is fading,
look up there is a ray of hope.
The Father of light is calling you
by your name from above.

He hears your heart cries and He feels
your pain, help is on the way.
Your best years are ahead of you,
for God has plans of hope and a bright future for you.

When days are dark
they are a prelude to many days of light that is just ahead of you.
When days are dark, keep looking up and praying
for the dawning of day in your life.
God your Father will see you through when days are dark.

Written by: Margaret C Mullings


Music: ‘Dreams’ © Margi Harrell

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When your strength is failing
and you are faltering in your faith
pause for a moment, take a deep breath
and God your Father who is the source
of your strength, will refresh and re-kindle your faith.

Remember the battle is not yours,
it is the Lord’s battle, and He is
fighting for you.

Don’t ever forget to wait on the Lord.
God will continually give you strength
to overcome every trial and sustain you
in your weakest moments.

Written by: Margaret C Mullings


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You think that God can’t use you because your life’s a mess,
God made you with potential God wants your very best.

It’s not how good or bad you are that brings the message to light,
It’s the fact that you’ve been changed by the blood of Jesus Christ.

Abraham and Sarah were too old, but together a child was conceived Noah built a boat although the rain he did not see.

Rehab was a prostitute, Jacob was a liar Esau lost his inheritance as to Jacob’s desire.

Leah wasn’t beautiful, Joseph was abused Joseph was even sold, his brothers were very cruel.

Moses ran from Egypt because he killed a man Moses saw a burning bush, and history began.

Samson with his long hair, and his love for women Was given super strength to conquer those against him.

David was a boy, who then became a king.
David had an affair, then had to face his sin.

David lied and murdered, he killed an innocent man.
How can a man of God do such a thing like that?!

Jonah ran from God, but could not find a place to hide Naomi was a widow and Gideon was too scared to try.

Job went bankrupt, lost everything he had Never once blaming God, even though his heart was sad.

John the Baptist, now there was a sight.
A man eating bugs guiding people to the light.

The Samaritan woman was divorced many times And Peter the Rock, denied Jesus three times.

The disciples fell asleep when they were asked to pray Zaccheus was too small… Jesus ate with him that day.

Martha worried about everything, Thomas was full of doubt Paul persecuted Christians, but the hard way he found out…

It doesn’t matter who you are or what you might have done With Jesus Christ our savoir, the impossible can be done.

The blind will see—the deaf will hear The lame will walk—and none will fear The dumb will speak—
the sick will be healed The dead will live—when Jesus is near.

You might think that God can’t use you because your life’s a mess
God made you with potential; God wants your very best.

It’s not how good or bad you are that brings the message to light
It’s the fact that you’ve been changed by the blood of Jesus Christ.

So, the next time you feel that God just has no use for you Remember…
God is love He sent His Son to die for you.

Written by: Lisa A. G. Bowman


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