Old Sante Claus

Birth of Jesus Christ

The story of the Birth of Christ Jesus "About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was the governor of Syria. Everyone had to travel to his hometown to be accounted for. So Joseph went from the Galilean town of Nazareth up to Bethlehem in Judah, David's hometown, for the census. As a decendant of David he had to go there. He went with Mary, his fiancée, who was pregnant. While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. She gave birth to a son, her firstborn. She wrapped Him in a blanket and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the hostel. There were shepherds camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God's angel stood among them and God's glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, "Don't be afraid. I'm here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David's town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you're to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger." At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God's praises: "Glory to God in the heavenly heights; Peace to all men and women on earth who please Him." As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the shepherds talked it over. "Let's get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us." They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said about this child. All who heard the shepherds were impressed. Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself. The shepherds returned and let loose, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen. It turned out exactly the way they'd been told!" (Luke 2:1-20). Jesus, the light of the world came to us at Christmas time and no amount of darkness can put out that light. (John 1: 4,5)

Christmas Wishes to All

I would like to wish a Very Merry Christmas to all the CHILDREN of the world. All that Believe and even those who are a little skeptical. Remember that Christ is the real Reason for the Season. The Wise Men came bearing gifts, Gifts fit for a King, our King. Just remember that the Greatest Gift of All is Jesus Christ, the babe that came to earth in the form of man, died for our sins and will come to gather His children. May God Bless you and your loved ones now and always. May Peace be yours during this Season of Christs Birth. Yours in Christ, Edward, Old Sante Claus

Be Charitable

Charity begins a home, but it doesn’t stay there. For charity is a virtue of the heart, not of geography. Charity is big hearted wherever it is –at home and away from home. The benevolent heart, the Good Samaritan, does more than talk. It acts. It hands over the needs; professed love without charity is not love. Remember, what you have won’t do you any good unless it blesses you or somebody else. And don’t forget, you can’t help another without being helped. It is the law of returns.