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What’s
the best news you’ve ever heard? Christmas is all
about Good News for everyone.
That’s what the angels said to the shepherds when
they told them to go discover the promised Saviour of the
world, the baby Jesus born in a simple stable. |
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you listen to the news on the radio or watch it on TV? Have
you ever noticed that most of the stories they tell are
about bad and sad things? Do you enjoy hearing bad news?
I think we all need and prefer to hear news that cheers
and encourages us. We are no different from those shepherds
on that first Christmas day who needed to hear some Good
News.
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Do
you know people in your school or neighbourhood who are
really discouraged by something and need to be encouraged?
Think of someone you know who is in need. What could you
and your family do to help bring some joy into their lives?
Write a Christmas card, paint a picture, make a present,
invite them for a meal… What ever you do, be creative
and do something for somebody and be “good
news” to them!
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Believe it or not, giving
to others brings more joy to those who give than those
who receive!
One of many actions to help
the poorer children across the world is Operation Christmas
Child. Since 1990, Operation Christmas Child has brought
the joy of Christmas to more than 38 million boys and
girls.
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annual project enables caring individuals, families, schools,
churches, businesses, and other organisations to fill ordinary
shoe boxes with small toys, school supplies, sweets, and other
gifts for hurting children around the world. |
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Operation Christmas Child sends
a message of hope to children in desperate situations around
the world through gift-filled shoe boxes. The gifts are given
regardless of nationality, political background or religious
beliefs to children requiring nothing of them, their families
or communities in return. |
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a short
video to discover more about this marvellous work and
see the difference it makes to the children who receive the
presents. |
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The
Jesus Quest is especially for children. It is a shorter
version of the Jesus film, the most watched and translated
film of all time !
The
original film has been seen by over 6
billion people and it now exists in 890
languages. |
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Sarah tells
the other children how the angel Gabriel came to Mary with
the news that she would become the mother of the “Son
of God”. She was to call him Jesus. He would be the
King and Saviour of all peoples everywhere as it was promised
centuries before. |
Mary and
Joseph had to return to Bethlehem and Jesus was born in
a humble stable. Angels then told shepherds to go and
see the new born child and tell others of the “Good
News” of his birth.
It’s
Jerusalem – AD 30. The Romans are in charge, but
it’s the religious leaders who want to trap Jesus.
They’ve heard rumours he can make people well and
bring the dead back to life. He can even feed 5,000 people
with one boy’s picnic lunch!
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Benjamin begins
a daring quest to discover the truth. His dad doesn’t
want him to have anything to do with this 'miracle man'.
But the six friends can’t wait to see what Jesus will
do next.
As they get closer to the action, things
go from bad to worse. And they have no idea what’s
round the corner… |
Click on
the picture to read
'The Greatest
Promise' booklet.
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Click on the picture to watch
the whole film online ! |
The
very first book in the Bible talks about a promised Saviour.
Every one of the 66
books in the Bible has promises, or word pictures which
refer to Jesus in different ways.
Here are just
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“Therefore the Lord
himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child
and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”
(Isaiah 7:14)
“For to us a child is born, to us
a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)
It’s amazing to think that these words
were written over 700 years before Jesus was born! Even
the place of his birth was foretold. |
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"But
you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the
clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will
be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from
ancient times." (Micah 5:2)
No
wonder the angels were excited when they shouted and sang
out their joy to the shepherds about God’s “Good
News” for everyone!
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“And
there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping
watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared
to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and
they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do
not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will
be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour
has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be
a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and
lying in a manger." |
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Suddenly
a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel,
praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favour rests."
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the
shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem
and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has
told us about." (Luke 2:8-15) |
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on Christmas Day, people from all around the world, every
tribe and nation, will be celebrating Jesus birth. Are you
going to be one of them? Will you do anything special with
your family? |
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After
Jesus died on the cross for our wrongs and came back to
life, He told His friends "Go
into all the world and preach the good
news to all creation”. (Mark 16:15)
Jesus’
friends today are still seeking to make sure as many people
on earth as possible get a chance to hear the Good
News about God’s love for them. Jesus wants
you to help too!
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What
happened to the man who shoplifted a calendar at Christmas?
He got 12 months!
Where
does Santa go to learn how to slide down chimneys?
Chimnasium.
What
happens when you drop a snowball in water?
It gets wet!
What
do you get if you cross Santa Claus with a duck?
Christmas quackers!
What
do you get if you eat Christmas decorations?
Tinselitus!
Where
do snow men go to dance?
A snow ball!
What
is the best Christmas present in the world?
A broken drum. You can’t beat it!
How
do Sheep greet each other at Christmas time?
A merry Christmas to ewe.
How
do you make opening your Christmas presents last longer?
Open them with boxing gloves on!
What
did Adam say on the day before Christmas ?
It is Christmas, Eve.
What
often falls at the North Pole but never gets hurt?
Snow!
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For most folks, no news
is good news; for the press, good news is not news.”
- Gloria Borger
Everyone has
inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that
you don't know how great you can be! How much you can love!
What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!”
- Anne Frank
Good news
from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth
they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us
with the joy of heaven.” - Martin
Luther
The news media
are, for the most part, the bringers of bad news... and
it's not entirely the media's fault, bad news gets higher
ratings and sells more papers than good news.” -
Peter McWilliams
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England has only ever known
seven white Christmases in the entire 20th century.
Each year between 34 – 36 million
Christmas trees are produced for holiday demand.
Christmas pudding originates from an old,
Celtic dish known as ‘frumenty’.
Christmas crackers were invented by Thomas
Smith. He imported some French novelties to sell as Christmas
gifts, but these did not become popular until he wrapped
them up and added a snapper.
St Francis of Assisi introduced Christmas
Carols to formal church services.
It is not until Twelfth Night (the feast
of the Epiphany) that the figures of the Three Kings are
supposed to be added to the Christmas crib.
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November
Competition
Winners
Hester
Steevens : New Zealand
Dino
Potiuk : England
You
had to find 6 of the 7 possible differences
Patient's
chart
Glass behind nurse
Cross bar over bed
Nurse's fringe
Man's pyjama pocket
Drawer
Man's little toe
Each
competition can have up to 5 winners drawn from all
the participants.
Make
sure you take part in our December
competition !
Take
part in our online
questionnaire !
Tell your
friends about the www.hikidz.org
site
and why not invite them to visit the site with you!
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