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Through the years after becoming a christian and especially after following my call into ministry, I have been challenged with how to celebrate Christmas. Let me explain; I know the true meaning of why we celebrate christmas! 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you…

In a Charlie Brown Christmas, and exasperated Charlie Brown who was upset about the crass commercialism of Christmas cries out: "What is Christmas all about. How would you answer this question?

Welcome everyone, my name is Faustino Munoz and I am staff here at Faith Oakville as Director of Student Ministry as well as Vicar. Merry Christmas! I love the Advent season…well really I love everything except the weather. I’m not sure where you stand on the issue, but many people disagree on when people…

What are the pitfalls of using myths and fables to proclaim God's truth?

Viewing The Christmas Tree (What is Your Worldview?) First - how did we get our Modern Day Christmas Tree? Who Brought Christmas Trees to America? Most 19th-century Americans found Christmas trees an oddity. The first record of one being on display was in the 1830s by the German settlers of Pennsylvania,…

Hebrews 9:1-11 – . . . 9 This is an illustration pointing to the present time. For the gifts and sacrifices that the priests offer are not able to cleanse the consciences of the people who bring them. 10 For that old system deals only with food and drink and various cleansing ceremonies – physical regulations…

Two Trees Introduction 1. Memories of past Christmas trees. A. The aluminum tree with shiny red bulbs B. The Las Vegas Charlie Brown Christmas tree 2. History of the Christmas tree A. Developed around Medieval Germany B. Developed from “Paradise Tree” a type of evergreen tree C. A tree decked with red…