Christ child born on Christmas day
C is for the Christ child born on Christmas day.
H for herald angels in the night.
R means our Redeemer.
I is for Israel.
S is for the star that shone so bright.
T is for the wise men they who travelled far.
M is for the manger where he laid.
A is for all He stands for.
S means shepherds came.
the effective fervent prayer
Santa Claus or St. Nicholas was a transported legend from Dutch settlers to New York City in the 1600s. Saint Nicholas was a 4th century Greek Christian bishop who helped the poor and gave gifts to the needy.
Today, for some, Christmas is considered a material or commercial pass time, while for others, Christmas is a time of joy and giving. Spending time with loved ones far (virtually) or near (virtually) is a blessing.
Those who remember the less fortunate, the sick, and the shut-ins on this day of feasting, have a special blessing reserved for them.
Christmas is not a day of selfish endeavors, nor is it a time for only the young but for folk of all ages to enjoy both giving and receiving.
Yet, loneliness bites hardest on this day and New years day. So, for those who experience aloneness, loss, tragedy, poverty, or are bombarded by sad and dark memories, our thoughts and prayers must go out to them without prejudice.
“The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16
Blessed is he that considers the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive, and he shall be blessed upon the earth, and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing; thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness. Psalm 41:1- 3
Unto us, a child is born.
Unto us, a child is born. (Isaiah 9 verse 6)
In Bethlehem of Judea, a boy child was born to a virgin, and they called his name Jesus.
As the shepherds rejoiced and the wise men gave homage to the child, we too celebrate our Saviour, the Lord.
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, and goodwill towards men. (Luke 2 verses 13 and 14)
The Made by Hand Show Spring 2013
Saturday April 20th is the 3rd Made by Hand Show at the Mississauga International Centre. This is a local event featuring artists and artisans from all over Ontario selling and demonstrating their one-of-a-kind arts or crafts.
Jacqueline Hunter the operator of the show, a new mom and an artisan herself, organized the first event in the spring of 2012. 150 vendors participated in that event and since then she has added a Fall show and this year hopes to add a Christmas showing.
This juried selected show is big this year highlighting over 190 vendors with a variety of items:
Under the sharp event planning skills of Jacqueline Hunter, there is no doubt that awareness with regards to the increasing numbers of vendors has grown but so has public awareness through multi media such as facebook and twitter and in local newspapers and local TV stations. Customers can stroll from booth to booth, sample baked goods, get a demonstration on a skin care product or just Shop!!!!! There is a lot to choose and a lot to see. There is even a face painting station so the kids are occupied and entertained.
Kudos to Ms.Hunter in a job will done. The show starts @ 11:00 and ends @5:00. Tickets are available at the door and part of the proceeds goes to the charity Crafting for a cure.
Visit the show website for more details or for future vendor information: www.madebyhand.ca.
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