Most children nowadays seem to connect the above truck and Santa Claus with Christmas, I even seen one for Aldi supermarkets and The John Lewis advert (and yes as a young Christian I to also thought santa was real until one year my mother and father decided to put central heating in the house blocking off the chimney.
Whilst I am out carolling each year with The Salvation Army Band I am always amazed by the amount of people adults and children alike stop and listen even if it is for a few moments.
Let us not forget that ‘Jesus is the reason for the season’ a baby born to Mary and Joseph in a stable in Bethlehem
Mathew 1 V 21 “She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
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I love caroling and listening to it. Christmas Season is such a joyous time. Salvation Army, great organization. I have a lot of study material from Catherine and William Booth. Love their writings. God bless! 60? You’re just a young whipper-snapper!!! lol.
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The blog was a reblog, I am now 62 and used to be part of a small S.A band until Covid struck. On top of that my Epilepsy /Cerebral palsy was getting worse. Now we have no band but still a small songsters brigade
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Well God Bless you for all you still do Brother. I’m 70, in a wheelchair but God still is able to use me so as long as he’s willing we’ll both be servants!! Have a GREAT and joyous day, Kenneth!!!
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I hope you weren’t traumatized to see the chimney blocked off! It must be a delight to bring the story of our Savior, Jesus, to people out and about, as you sing the carols. The Salvation Army accomplishes wonderful work in his Name! P.S. Thank you for reblogging one of my posts. I am honored!
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With the exception of this year I have been involved in open air ministry and carolling since 16yrs of age, I am now 60
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That’s wonderful, Kenneth!
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Coke trucks and polar bears very iconic of Christmas:)
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Reblogged this on Disablities & all sorts of Mental Health Issues and commented:
Christmas is a coming!
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