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St Mary Redcliffe Church Parish Magazine - December 2015 -January 2016

A monthly look at what's going on a St Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol, UK

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Ten Commandments for Christmas<br />

Contributed by Ruth Roche<br />

1. Thou shalt remember to keep Christ in Christmas.<br />

2. Thou shalt pause “in the business to consider the<br />

magnitude of God’s gift of Christ to mankind.<br />

3. Remembering that <strong>Mary</strong> and |Joseph “found no room in<br />

the inn” thou shalt give Christ the chief room in thy heart.<br />

4. Thou shalt participate in the Christmas activities<br />

sponsored by thy church.<br />

5. Thou shalt be generous in thy gifts to foreign missions at<br />

Christmas.<br />

6. Thou shalt take time to plan for the happiness of those<br />

outside your own circle of family and friends.<br />

7. Thou shalt enjoy, in unhurried calm, the priceless heritage<br />

of Christmas music which exalts the Lord.<br />

8. Thou shalt give of thyself in all gifts, giving not only for<br />

duty, for reciprocity or personal satisfaction.<br />

9. Thou shalt remember, with great patience and<br />

understanding all those who serve thee: the salesclerk, the<br />

postman, the delivery man, and all others who bear the<br />

physical burden of the holiday season.<br />

10. Thou shalt teach thy children the true meaning of<br />

Christmas, of the Prince of Peace, who came to give<br />

mankind a way of righteousness and true lasting happiness.<br />

Wishing you all peace and joy this Blessed Christmas<br />

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NOTE FROM THE EDITORS<br />

The next magazine issue will be February <strong>2016</strong>. The<br />

deadline for articles, news and views is Monday 25 Jan <strong>2016</strong>.

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