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Joseph and Infant Jesus

21.12.16 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Appreciating Tenderness

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Joseph was obviously a tender hearted man, the way the gospel says it, “Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.” (Matthew 1:19). He found himself in a sticky situation, that was surely an unexpected wrinkle in his hopes…

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20.12.15 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Candle of Love Sunday

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What kind of love surfaces within the story of Christmas? God’s Love… coming from heaven, bringing salvation to mankind, reconciling across the great divide between Holy God and sinful man. A Mother’s Love … Mary’s love for the newborn Jesus, a child she did not expect to have, coming at an unexpected time, beset with…

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11.12.13 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Go Tell It On The Mountain

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id you set up a creche or nativity set yet? Today would be a good time, if it is not in place already. We also have a craft idea for making a small one from Popsicle sticks (or craft sticks), all the directions are found in one page. The nativity is a way we we…

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16.12.11 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Advent Day Twenty: Joseph

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Precious Truth: Quietness and confidence shall be your strength. We can rest confident in the Lord’s guidance. Today’s Reading from The Word Matthew 1:19-25 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20 But…

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12.12.09 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

(14) Four Steps To Success

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Scripture: Psalm 37:3-7 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: 6 He will make your…

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