New Day Unity Fellowship
Wednesday December 6th, 2006
Christmas is a time for sharing memories of the past and for making precious memories for future years.
Expensive Christmas gifts are not really necessary at this house. What is most important is showing our love for our spiritual family, all those we come in contact with and in finding joy in remembering why we celebrate Christmas.
ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME! Now who can not recall that song sung every year at this time….and yet have you ever pondered over the words?
For years I have had an old newspaper article tucked away for just such an occasion as today, so here it is …The 12 Days of Christmas, often thought of by people as the days preceding the festive holy day. Actually Christmas is a season of the Christian year that lasts for days beginning December 25 and lasting until January 6-the Day of Epiphany –when the church celebrates the revelation of Jesus as the light of the world. We celebrate the reaffirmation of the birth of the Christ within.
From 1558 until 1829 people in England were not allowed to practice their faith openly. During this era someone wrote ---The Twelve Days of Christmas---as a kind of secret catechism that could be sung in public without risk of persecution.
The song has two levels of interpretation, the surface meaning and the hidden meaning known only to certain members. Each element in the Christmas carol is a code word for a reality.
1. The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus the Christ.
2. Two turtledoves are the Old and New Testaments.
3. Three French hens stand for faith—hope—and love
4. The four calling birds are the four Gospels
5. Five gold rings recall the torah, the first five books of the Old Testament
6. Six geese laying are the six days of creation-remember the seventh He rested
7. Seven swans swimming represent the sevenfold gifts of Spirit
8. Eight maids milking are the eight beatitudes
9. Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of Spirit—Gal:5-22-23
10. Ten lords leaping are the Ten Commandments
11. Eleven pipers piping stand for the eleven faithful disciples
12. Twelve drummers drumming symbolize the 12 point of belief of the Apostles Creed
Now when you sing this carol you will truly know who your true love is.
December 9th, Saturday evening 7:00 pm, New Day will host the singing talent of Dwain Briggs for a one time concert. You may go to www.dwainbriggs.com to hear his wonderful voice. Once you hear him, you will want to hear more.
Dusty and Brenda Brinn are hosting a screening of The Secret in their home on Monday December 18 at 7:00 PM. It's free, but feel free to bring a snack or drink if you want. Their address is 1721 Ryan Drive Lutz. Anyone who wants to come can call Brenda on 813-786-6311 to RSVP so they will know about how many people to expect.
Blessings,
Fred & Kat >^. .^<>
Wednesday December 6th, 2006
Christmas is a time for sharing memories of the past and for making precious memories for future years.
Expensive Christmas gifts are not really necessary at this house. What is most important is showing our love for our spiritual family, all those we come in contact with and in finding joy in remembering why we celebrate Christmas.
ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME! Now who can not recall that song sung every year at this time….and yet have you ever pondered over the words?
For years I have had an old newspaper article tucked away for just such an occasion as today, so here it is …The 12 Days of Christmas, often thought of by people as the days preceding the festive holy day. Actually Christmas is a season of the Christian year that lasts for days beginning December 25 and lasting until January 6-the Day of Epiphany –when the church celebrates the revelation of Jesus as the light of the world. We celebrate the reaffirmation of the birth of the Christ within.
From 1558 until 1829 people in England were not allowed to practice their faith openly. During this era someone wrote ---The Twelve Days of Christmas---as a kind of secret catechism that could be sung in public without risk of persecution.
The song has two levels of interpretation, the surface meaning and the hidden meaning known only to certain members. Each element in the Christmas carol is a code word for a reality.
1. The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus the Christ.
2. Two turtledoves are the Old and New Testaments.
3. Three French hens stand for faith—hope—and love
4. The four calling birds are the four Gospels
5. Five gold rings recall the torah, the first five books of the Old Testament
6. Six geese laying are the six days of creation-remember the seventh He rested
7. Seven swans swimming represent the sevenfold gifts of Spirit
8. Eight maids milking are the eight beatitudes
9. Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of Spirit—Gal:5-22-23
10. Ten lords leaping are the Ten Commandments
11. Eleven pipers piping stand for the eleven faithful disciples
12. Twelve drummers drumming symbolize the 12 point of belief of the Apostles Creed
Now when you sing this carol you will truly know who your true love is.
December 9th, Saturday evening 7:00 pm, New Day will host the singing talent of Dwain Briggs for a one time concert. You may go to www.dwainbriggs.com to hear his wonderful voice. Once you hear him, you will want to hear more.
Dusty and Brenda Brinn are hosting a screening of The Secret in their home on Monday December 18 at 7:00 PM. It's free, but feel free to bring a snack or drink if you want. Their address is 1721 Ryan Drive Lutz. Anyone who wants to come can call Brenda on 813-786-6311 to RSVP so they will know about how many people to expect.
Blessings,
Fred & Kat >^. .^<>
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