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AnninGlos | Report | 20 Dec 2012 11:07 |
Cynthia, thank you for the explanation re the orange in the Chistingle service. As a Baptist we didn't have that service and I have often wondered what it was for. |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 20 Dec 2012 11:13 |
When we made Christingles at home...well the decorated oranges.....with the offspring, we had a candle in it which signified Christ as the Light of the World. |
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Cynthia | Report | 20 Dec 2012 11:37 |
Oh good grief DET......I forgot all about the candle! Of course - yes - the candle signifying Christ. |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 20 Dec 2012 11:53 |
Don't worry Cyn - since you didn't include it, I assumed that 'elf'n'safety had knocked that aspect on the head :-0 |
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PollyinBrum | Report | 20 Dec 2012 11:55 |
Over the years I have attended Yoga classes in two church halls,. In my opinion I think it says more about the individuals within the churches that are banning Yoga rather than any concern for the spiritual element. |
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kandj | Report | 20 Dec 2012 12:00 |
When I was in the church Young Wives Group.. VERY MANY years ago now ha ha |
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JustJohn | Report | 20 Dec 2012 17:18 |
Asked somebody today whether there was a Midnight Chistmas Eve Mass locally. None she replied. The main church in my valley is at 6pm. |
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Dermot | Report | 20 Dec 2012 17:49 |
"People should worship God, not necessarily in churches or temples, but in spirit & in truth, & in every deed rather than in passing words". |
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JustJohn | Report | 20 Dec 2012 18:16 |
Dermot. I think that is a lovely thought and I agree with it 100%. To a cradle catholic from a cradle atheist who hopefully now worships in spirit and in truth. Not sure yet about the deeds and passing words, but am a work in progress :-D ;-) |
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Cynthia | Report | 20 Dec 2012 18:54 |
Hi Dermot - we have a greeting within the C of E services which reads "God is spirit, let us worship Him in spirit and in truth." There's a great similarity between both the RC and the C. of E. main services - just a pity that there is still that bloomin' divide :-( |
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JustJohn | Report | 20 Dec 2012 19:13 |
One sermon I will always remember was delivered by Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones on "The Blood of Christ". It is available on CD from Banner of Truth press. |
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Dermot | Report | 20 Dec 2012 21:10 |
Many moons ago when I was in London, an American priest used to come to stay in our parish for a month or so during summertime. |
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JustJohn | Report | 20 Dec 2012 21:29 |
Dermot. :-D :-D |
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Cynthia | Report | 20 Dec 2012 21:31 |
Maybe in those days Dermot, people weren't used to laughing in church....it was probably considered the wrong thing to do. All so strait laced :-D |
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JustJohn | Report | 20 Dec 2012 21:39 |
There is the one about the Vicar talking to the Sunday School before they leave the congregation. |
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JustJohn | Report | 21 Dec 2012 21:41 |
End of the world before midnight? Lot of speculation on other threads about that. |
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Dermot | Report | 22 Dec 2012 20:43 |
"If you follow just one major news trend, make sure it is what is unfolding in the pivotal city of Jerusalem. |
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JustJohn | Report | 23 Dec 2012 01:34 |
Unfortunately, Dermot, I do not believe that the prophets were talking of a physical Jerusalem. New spiritual Jerusalem is anywhere you find new spiritual Israelites, I believe. |
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Cynthia | Report | 23 Dec 2012 08:22 |
Market Harborough............? Different! Can't say that crossed my mind :-D |
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JustJohn | Report | 23 Dec 2012 09:49 |
Cynthia. Hope the next time we have a Mayan prediction or similar that there is not a huge rush to Market Harborough. I always head for the hills myself - somewhere high up like Dowlais Top (1200 ft above sea level). |
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