“Hogmanay” I hear you say, “what is that?” – Well that’s what we call New Year’s Eve here in Scotland! What does Hogmanay actually mean and what is the derivation of the name? Why do the Scots more than any other nation celebrate the New Year with such a passion? Why should a tall dark [...]
Archive for December, 2009
Ever wondered how the tradition of making new year’s resolutions began? Well here’s a brief bit of background… The tradition of the New Year’s Resolutions goes all the way back to 153 B.C. Janus, a mythical king of early Rome was placed at the head of the calendar. With two faces, Janus could look back [...]
Everywhere
Posted: December 29, 2009 in Salvation ArmyTags: God, Jesus, save, Sydney Staff Songsters
God sent his son into this world to live among us.Jesus died on the cross to save us, and forgive us of all our wrongdoings.God is still here with us.He is everywhere.We can’t hide from Him.No matter what we do, or how we disappoint God, He’s still there looking out for us everyday, all day. Sydney Staff [...]
Are you looking for a way to tell your kids your kids the Christmas story, in a way they will understand?If so, try the following video, otherwise, just watch it anyway to remind yourself of the true meaning of Christmas:
Welcome To Our World
Posted: December 27, 2009 in Christmas, lifeTags: Christ, Jesus, saviour, world
The long promised saviour of the world is here! Once again this Christmas we have celebrated Christ coming into our world all those years ago.Into a world that needs Jesus.Every person in this world needs Jesus. Please welcome Christ into the world, and into your life this Christmas. Welcome To Our World by Michael W Smith Tears [...]
Joseph’s Lullaby
Posted: December 26, 2009 in Christmas, loveTags: birth, God, Jesus, Joseph, Mary, Mercy Me
Can you imagine how Joseph felt when he found out Mary was expecting a baby? Matthew 1:18-19 (The Message)The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but [...]
The following song explains all… Hallelujah (Light Has Come) Hmmm my Baby Heaven sent you to me All the worlds been praying Who will Save? But who am I That here tonight I hold the one Who’ll Bring us life Hallelujah, We’ve been found A child is born To save us now Hallelujah light has [...]
The family get-togethers and ornaments and presents are all very nice at this time of year, but let’s not allow them to obscure the reason why we celebrate Christmas – the reason for the season. How awesome it must have been to be alive at time Jesus was born, and be able to say, ”You’re the [...]
The gift of ChristmasThe gift of loveThe greatest love of all timeThe love of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Rejoice, in Jesus’ love today and every day.
Christmas 1984 saw the release of the single Do They Know It’s Christmas to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. The single was made by the supergroup Band Aid which was founded by Sir Bob Geldof and was comprised of many pop stars of the time. We are now 15 years on from the [...]
