MERRY CHRISTMAS!


this is a xmas post. heard from simontan that the 'x' in 'xmas' actually means CHRIST in greek. yeah. so whoever you are, don't be too agitated when you see the word 'xmas' next time. *grins*


well, it's time to tell the Christmas Story. please be patient and read the story..


"In the village of Nazareth lived Joseph and Mary. Joseph was a carpenter and Mary was a young virgin who would become his wife. Mary told Joseph of a dream in which she was visited by an angel who told her she had been chosen to bear the Son of God and his name was to be Jesus.


"One day the emperor of Rome sent notice that all persons were to register for a new tax. They were instructed to return to the towns of their birth. Joseph and Mary left Nazareth for Bethlehem. Mary who was with child, and close to the birth, rode on a donkey while Joseph walked beside her. They travelled for many days and only rested at night.


"When they reached Bethlehem it was night. They looked for a place to rest but there were no empty rooms when they reached the inn. The inn keeper took pity on them and told them of some caves in the nearby hills that shepherds would stay with their cows and sheep.


"So Joseph and Mary went up into the hills and found the caves. In one cave was a stable room. Joseph cleaned it and made beds of fresh hay. He found a feeding trough which he cleaned and filled with hay to use as a crib. The next night Mary gave birth to a son and they named him Jesus, as the angel had said.


"When the child was born a great star appeared over Bethlehem that could be seen for miles around. In the fields nearby shepherds were tending their flocks. An angel appeared to them surrounded by bright light. The shepherds were frightened and tried to run.


" 'Fear Not,' said the angel, 'For I bring you tidings of great joy. For unto you is born this day in Bethlehem - a Saviour who is Christ the Lord.'


" 'And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the baby wrapped in cloth and lying in a manger.'


"Suddenly the sky was filled with angels, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth peace, good will toward men.'


"After the angels departed the shepherds set out for Bethlehem. When they reached the cave they found the stable and inside was the child wrapped in cloth.


"As the star shined over Bethlehem, in the east three kings would see it. They knew it was a sign and they set off to follow the star. They travelled on camels for many days over the mountains, and through the deserts, and plains. Always following the bright star.


"When they finally arrived in Bethlehem they found the child in the manger. The 3 kings bowed to their knees and offered gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. They would stay the night in the cave and the next day returned to their lands to spread the news."


yup. you made it! why was Jesus born? He was born for the sake of everyone in this world, to connect us to God. (like student councillors in school, connecting the student body to the teachers, except that Jesus is much greater) "And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."


what's the best Christmas present i'd gotten this year? it's not all the Christmas smses received. it's not me finally getting a nice converse bag. it's not seeing so many people, esp. AH SEH, at caroling yesterday night. it's not having a new church.


it's my grandfather FINALLY accepting Christ. rejoice with me!! our prayers have been answered. thank God for giving my mum strength. right now my only wish is to see my grandfather getting baptised before he... uh... you know. yeah. but THANK GOD anyway.


ooh. btw i tell you. i went for the msco concert on thurs night to support my cousin and his friend. and it was GREAT. but i feel really bad for not going to our school band concert. ahhh eleen don't kill me! hehh. anyway, the msco sec4 drummer rocks!! his name is yan deng woohoo! their percussion damn steady. ahhaha.



there she goes
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