25th December 2022 Christmas Day “Christmas is Always Outside”
ALL AGE MESSAGE
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Jesus’ followers…forgive…serve others…speak up… intervene…because that is what they are called to do. When we follow Jesus, we need more faith to be consistent always in what He asks. ALL AGE MESSAGE Blessing of the animal Sunday: Animals like dogs, cats, horses and pigeons have received bravery awards for being ‘heroic’! The medals have a…
In Syria we hear of all the plights of orphans and even in our own country many children and adults are left ‘alone’.
Jesus cared about His friends who would be left alone when He was gone.
Jesus left them a ‘helper’ so they would not be alone, no matter how hard the journey would be, His love would always be there.
For Antoni Gaudi, the visionary who designed the La Sagrada Familia, in Barcelona, love is not enough.
Technique alone was insufficient, to do things right, he needed love and technique. We are called not just to love but understand the work in which we engage. Cultivate intentional practices that cultivate love for God and love for God’s people.
William Barclay refers to this story as: ‘The Better of Two Bad Sons’, neither brings gratitude to the father – at first! Our religious knowledge and practice is not always consistent with our actions and attitudes. God looks for performance, “Show me what you can do in my vineyard” Despite all our failures, God’s offer of Grace is for everyone
Giving birth is an ordinary process for women all over the world – maybe for some it is more vulnerable and risky.
Through the birth of this baby the world would be turned on its head,
God enters irrevocably and extraordinarily into human history to show the way of God in the world. The ‘Good News’ is that God continues to be with us in our joys and struggles.
What makes a nation powerful? God said his kingdom is comparable to a mustard seed or yeast.
In God’s kingdom something seemingly insignificant can have a big impact.
A smile, a word, a short prayer or a random act of kindness could change lives.
Small things can have a big impact!