Times Advocate, 1996-12-23, Page 4Page 4
Times -Advocate, December 23, 1996
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Jaclyn Rader- - Grade 7
Zurich Public School
Rev. Tracy
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sharelove. We gather because Christ'is the centre-'o`t'only of thetdvent'
wreath, but of our lives.
As more people focus on the lights the flame grows stronger. The
intensity with which we await the birth of the Christ Child fuels our
desire for his presence in our lives. We recognize that it is in the times
when darkness is most pronounced and our hearts are aching, that we
search for the infant that brought us life. We reach out to embrace the
child that is named the Light of The World.
And we find this child not only in a manger, but in the warmth of
Christmas baking; in the excitement of stringing popcorn; and
in the blessings of family and friends. We experience
Christmas as we reach out to each other and share in the Divine
gifts.
This year, as we look toward Christmas Day, we can do so
with the assurance that Christ will be revealed. Christ will
bring hope, peace, joy and love. It is God's promise to us, as it
was that first Christmas Day.
"Unto you a child will be born, and he shall be called Emmanuel -
God with us."
Wishing you a Blessed and Holy Christmas!
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shopping, entertaining and decorating our homes are all part of the
tradition that has become Christmas. Advent is the Christian preparation'
for the Christmas Season. It is during the Season of Advent that we light
Candles to illumine our souls in preparation for the coming of the Christ
Child. These candles form a circle without beginning or end, which
reminds us of the everlasting presence of Christ.
Each year we light the Advent Candles. Our prayer continues to be that
we discover the hope, peace, joy and love that is present in God's gift
of the Holy Child. They are the lights of our faith. They are the
foundation upon which we build our understanding of how
God is present with us in the world.
For many during this Christmas Season we feel that the
lights are being threatened. In the midst of our pain and
sorrow it is as if the lights are being over -shadowed and our
hearts cannot endure festive celebrations.
And yet, Christians around the world are continuing to
prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ. We come together as
communities of faith to witness the Christmas Story. We gather to seek new
hope, and to strengthen the bonds of peace. We gather to rediscover joy and to
Bureau donations
Loading up a van full 'of presents on Monday are, from left, Jeff Mason, Janet Peterson,
Jenn Mercer, Sarah Grbtehtraast and Darryl Romphf, The items were donated to the Huron
County Christmas Bureau by students of South Huron District High School.
Your Views
Letters to the editor
A Christmas poem
Dear Editor:
When my wife June was so busy wrapping Christ-
mas presents and got them mixed up with our
grandchildren's birthday presents, the enclosed
thought "Which Present Did We Wrap For Santa"
entered my mind.
On this festive season some of your readers may
enjoy it to escape from the real world we live in.
Respectfully,
Harry A. Schroeder
RR 2 Centralia
Which Present Did We Wrap for Santa?
We forgot what we wrapped for Santa
There beneath the Christmas tree
We wrapped so many and tagged so few
Which present could it be?
Te silver parcel with the bright gold bow
That we wrapped with tender care
If we're mistaken Santa's present could be
Grandma's hew underwear.
How much Was it's value?
How much did we pay?
Would Santa be happy
With a black neglie_ ?
How much do we love him?
Who honestly knows?
Would he look like an elf
In tight green panty hose?
The Christ child in the manger
Shepherds, angels, stari'atid all
Would Santa love to snuggle up
To a cute little Barbie doll?
Alas!
I think we've solved it
Now we'll rise above this gloom
We'll be like Rudolf and sniff it out
Santa's bottle of fragrant perfume.
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Merry Christmas. •
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Harry A Schroeder
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