Merry Christmas
December 25, 2008 by Lillie
photo credit: Pamela Heywood (Secret Tenerife)
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. ~ Luke 2:1-7 (KJV)
ALMIGHTY God, who hast given us thy only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin; Grant that we being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit ever, one God, world without end. Amen. ~ Collect for Christmas Day, 1928 Book of Common Prayer
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Scriptures & Prayers: PDF document of two pages to print on the front and back of business card forms (10 cards per letter-size page). One side of each card contains a Scripture and the other side contains a corresponding prayer from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.
May you and your loved ones enjoy a blessed and joyous Christmas and may 2009 bring you happiness and health.
Merry Christmas Lillie!!!
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The same to you, Bluestocking!
Happy 2 days after Christmas, Lillie!
Morgan Mandel
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Thanks, Morgan. Hope you and your loved ones had a lovely Christmas.
Lillie, how’s your X’mas? I bet you must have a great moment with your family and friends, isn’t it?
By the way, the new year is approaching by and I would like to wish you Happy New Year!
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wilson,
My family and I had a blessed Christmas, and I’m enjoying a lighter workload during the holidays. I hope you and your loved ones had a lovely Christmas as well.
Thank you for the New Year’s wishes. I hope 2009 is a happy, healthy, and prosperous year for you and your family and friends.
Hey, I know it is a little late, but I hope you had a wonderful holiday.
I was a little bit under the weather, but was able to relax and eat a bunch of food, which seemed to help…
Brad,
I’m sorry you’re under the weather. It’s no fun being sick during the holidays, but I’m glad you were able to enjoy the holiday food.
We had a lovely Christmas, and I’m working less than usual during the holiday season.
Hope you make a speedy recovery and have a wonderful New Year.
I hope everyone had a great Christmas.
So do I, shellywagar. My family and I certainly had a lovely Christmas.
I look forward to Christmas every year. I get to see family and friends that I haven’t seen since the previous Christmas. It is a great time of year to relax and be thankful for family gatherings.
Jason,
It is a nice holiday for family, but, more importantly, for me as a Christian is the reason we celebrate: the birth of our Lord.
Christmas has become far to commercialised it is refreshing to see that the ‘Real’ reason for christmas is not forgotten. Thank you.
Andy,
We each have to focus on the meaning of Christmas and not be overcome by the commercialization of the world.