Meaning of Christmas
CHRISTMAS is about living and enjoying the moment. Remembering the Christmas story. Connecting with family and friends. Having a thankful and open heart to experience the message of Christmas afresh. Celebrating. Worshipping and so much more. Wise men still seek Jesus.
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Christmas is about giving - cards, presents, love, kindness, compassion and hospitality. A gift from the heart is very precious. Christmas is about sharing a meal– good food, good company. But, of course everything in moderation. Every kilo we gain could take several weeks to run off. Christmas is about having a heart for those who may be alone, homeless, saddened or depressed. A little bit of love and friendship can go a long way. Open your home to someone in need or take a meal to them.
Christmas is about restoring broken relationships. Forgiving, saying sorry, mending taking a step towards someone rather than walking further away. We need a lot of grace and a lot of love at Christmas time.
Begin to think about how you can embrace Christmas in a new and precious way. The season lasts a few short days but an act of kindness can impact for a life time. Opening your heart to the message of Christmas and the Saviour, Jesus, can put life in a new and wholesome perspective.
Check out a couple of Christmas events. Combined Churches Carol Concert Sunday, December 3mat St Joseph’s School Hall at 5pm. Free barbecue and family games 6pm carols. Then on Christmas Day all the churches hold special services. At the Anglican Church there is a free Christmas lunch noon for 12.30pm, especially for those with no family or anyone who needs a special meal - provided by the churches and community volunteers and local businesses. Book with John 0427 315 684.
On behalf of the Junee Churches - God bless you this Christmas. Shalom (peace) to you.
Chris Turk
Assisting Junee Uniting Church
Politicians should be vetted
Graham Gorrel is spot on in his opinion piece (“People, not politicians, will change discourse”, The Daily Advertiser, November 24).
I would add that in today's world more should be known by the voters of any candidate.
In today's corporate world, a prospective employee must pass multiple assessments, including a police check, drug and alcohol testing, mental and physical assessment and even be asked to nominate their sexuality.
These checks must meet the criteria of the employer, usually prior to interviews.
In addition, the corporate world validates a candidate on his or her work and life experiences and the level of skills they bring to the table.
The process is far more sophisticated and invasive than any political party process.
Voters should know more about their candidates just as the corporate world does and expects.
Many politicians do not pass the pub test for work experience, let alone having to declare any issues – medical or other – that may impact their job performance now or in the future.
Andrew Negline
Gundagai
Why not rebuild all of Sydney’s ageing infrastructure?
It really is time the Sydney Opera House was torn down and replaced, on the same spot.
The poor old thing has been there for 44 years now and those sails just don't seem to hold the wind the way they used to.
A nice rebuild might provide for possibly dozens more patrons.
And don't get me started on that shabby old 1932 "Coathanger"!