Weary, dispirited and alone this Christmas? Here is help...

For unto us a Child is born
Unto us a Son is given

Happy Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

We remember Christ's Birthday and the joy and hope it brings us.

A candle has been lit for you.

Are you having difficulties?

Weary, dispirited and alone this Christmas?

Remember, you are not alone.

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is there.

He is our ultimate Friend and Brother.

Why not turn to Him in prayer?

Ask Him to help you at this Christmas time.

He is always there; it only takes a prayer...

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Please click this link for the beautiful song by Amy Grant

'Breath of Heaven' - Mary's song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPbV_HTpyx0

*The picture of Mary of Nazareth and Jesus was drawn by

one of the children Lumiere Charity assists.

With thanks to the artist

*Link With thanks to Ms Grant, Mr Jose Tony Cortes and Youtube

Glory to God and the Shopping Mall

Pastor Tim Burt

We give glory to God everywhere and at every moment. Pastor Tim Burt in his blog 'Fresh Manna' has given  an inspirational look into how the glory of the Lord shone through the Shopping Mall...

Please click into the following link

http://readfreshmanna.blogspot.ie/2012_12_07_archive.html

*With thanks to Pastor Tim
*Photograph courtesy of Pastor Tim

Broken relationships and the God of All

The peace of God passeth all human understanding

God of All,
Creator Compassionate,
All knowing, all loving God - There are many broken relationships.
Many tears are being shed

Love is returned at times by
lovelessness, scorn and
emotional cruelty

Words are sometimes used as instruments
not to heal and spread
love, but to cause
unbearable pain.

The path of 
faithfulness as prescribed in 
Holy Writings is left, and
faithlessness brings illness,
and devastated relationships in its wake.

In this world of struggle in relationships, 
Lord God,
help us to shine as beacons 
of love
to be lighthouses of caring,

Never accepting rejection from another but always returning,
forgiving, in the hope of
restoring healing and love to
our relationships.

You, our great God, are Love
Help us to be channels of 
that great love through our
humble beings
to our world.
        Amen.

*Photograph taken by Rev Catherine Nicolette. Please feel free to use this image copyright free for any worthy purpose

Happy Hannukah

Happy Hannukah

The blessed Festival of Hannukah begins tonight at sundown. 

A candle has been lit by Lumiere Charity in remembrance of the Festival.

A peaceful and blessed Hannukah to all.