FReeper Canteen ~ Do You Spread Holiday Cheer?~ December.24.2008

12.23.2008 | Mrs.Nooseman

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good evening and Merry Christmas Karin.

Thank you for playing.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Do You Spread Holiday Cheer?

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[Mrs.Nooseman]

Evening Tanniker.

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[Randy Larsen]

Hi Noosie!

Here ya go!

You Spread a Lot of Holiday Cheer

During the holidays, you represent the true spirit of Christmas.
You give freely, and you enjoy this special time of the year.

There's a good chance that you spread cheer every time of the year... not just during the holidays.
You're kind, upbeat, and generous. Anyone who crosses your path is lucky.

Do You Spread Holiday Cheer?

[The Mayor]

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December 24, 2008

Christmas In Tokyo

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READ: Acts 17:22-34

The One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you. —Acts 17:23

On Christmas Eve 2003, noted painter Makoto Fujimura gathered with other artists for a party at Sato Museum in Tokyo. Many had donated their works for a benefit exhibit to raise money for children in Afghanistan. After the meal, Mr. Fujimura, an ardent Christian who lives in New York, shared some words about the true meaning of Christmas and their opportunity as artists to create works that help bring hope into the world.

Reflecting on that event, Fujimura wrote: “I was convinced, that evening in Tokyo, that Jesus invited Himself to be among artists who may not even know His name. Some of these artists, I suspect, have already sensed His presence in their studios as they labored to create peace via their paintings. All gifts of creativity, like the Magi’s [star], point straight to a stable in Bethlehem.”

Paul said that God is at work among people of all nations “so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; for in Him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:27-28).

We should be alert for the Lord’s presence where we least expect to see Him. Jesus may invite Himself to any Christmas party. After all, it’s His birthday.

The star shines forth in its glory bright
To lighten the gloom of earth’s darkest night;
And Calvary’s Christ will still impart
His comfort and love to the needy heart. —Richey

This Christmas, be alert for the work and presence of Jesus.

Bible in One Year: Zechariah 10–12; Proverbs 30:1-9

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Old Sarge]

BOO!

Whoops, that’s Halloween.

HO, HO, HO!!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Mrs. N.! Hoefliche Weinachtsfest!

You Spread a Lot of Holiday Cheer

During the holidays, you represent the true spirit of Christmas.
You give freely, and you enjoy this special time of the year.

There's a good chance that you spread cheer every time of the year... not just during the holidays.
You're kind, upbeat, and generous. Anyone who crosses your path is lucky.

Do You Spread Holiday Cheer?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Tanniker Smith]

You Spread Some Holiday Cheer

You do your best to give time, money, and joy during the holidays.
You don't always spread cheer to everyone, but you do the best.

Unlike most people, you actually spend time reflecting on the meaning of the holidays.
And you worry more about doing the right thing than getting the right presents.

Do You Spread Holiday Cheer?

I took a picture of a family by the tree in Rockerfeller Center. "Dad" had just taken a picture of the other three.
Then gave money to Salvation Army (first time, I avoided eye contact with the other three), and when passing Lord & Taylor's windows, stopped to chat with a family, and mentioned Nintendo World. The kids' eyes lit up and I gave them directions to the store (although, sorry, "Mom", I didn't have the exact address, like she would have wanted).

Oh, and I don't know if they were tourists or just lost, but I helphed some ladies and their kdis get from 34th St to 14th Street on the L train.

I put in a good day's work. I needed to store up some goodwill. hadn't been feeling the season all too much up 'til then. haven't even listened to too many of my Christmas CDs. Or Patrick Stewart reading "A Christmas Carol".

[SandRat]

Check-up -- Staff Sgt. Richard Williams examines an Iraqi girl during her visit to the free clinic at the Al Muthana. Williams is a medic assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor, which was attached to 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light). Photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Meadows.

[Colonial Warrior]

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Evening Randy.

{{{HUGS}}}

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

You Spread Some Holiday Cheer

You do your best to give time, money, and joy during the holidays.
You don't always spread cheer to everyone, but you do the best.

Unlike most people, you actually spend time reflecting on the meaning of the holidays.
And you worry more about doing the right thing than getting the right presents.

Do You Spread Holiday Cheer?

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good evening Mayor.

Thank you for your daily lessons.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Evening {{{{{{SARGE}}}}}}

LOL

How are you?

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Evening Conor.

Merry Christmas.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good story.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good evening Colonial Warrior.

Merry Christmas.

[txradioguy]

Merry Christmas to everyone here in the Canteen from my family to yours.

You are all a wonderful group of people and I’m blessed to know all of you via FR.

God Bless you and yours during this most wonderful of times.

[mylife]

1. How do you feel about somebody giving money to a charity in your name as a gift?
* You’re annoyed by the idea
* You’re delighted by the idea
definitely annoying!

2. You wake up Christmas morning to snow. You feel like:
* It’s magical. You love it.
* It’s frustrating. Snow creates problems.
I love it.

3. A rather irritating acquaintance mentions she’ll be spending the holidays alone. You:
* Invite her over for dinner
* Suggest that she goes to a movie
Why would you spend time with someone you dont like even if it is Christmas? Why would you tell them to see a movie?

4. Some Christmas carolers come to your door? You:
* Smile and listen. It’s a lovely surprise.
* Listen but can’t wait until it’s over.
I would listen and hand out cookies if I had them

5. You’re out running errands, and you pass the Salvation Army santa. You:
* Rush past and don’t make any eye contact
* Drop in a little money
Which time? The first time, or the 500th time this month?

6. It’s your turn to host Christmas dinner. You:
* Get takeout from the grocery store
* Cook up multi-course homemade meal
What do you mean turn? this aint spin the bottle.

7. If you need to get someone you don’t know well a gift, you get them:
* A gift basket or a gift card
* A nice bottle of wine or a nice version of a classic book
Someone I dont know well? you mean like the girl that works at Hooters?

8. When it comes to people who help you out during the year (like your postal carrier), you:
* Don’t give them anything
* Give them a card, small gift, or tip
Postal carrier? help me out? its his job a cushy federal job.

9. When it comes to Christmas music, you:
* Avoid it as much as possible
* Have a few favorites you like to hear
We all have faves.

10. After Christmas, you’re more likely to feel...
* Disappointed
* Thankful
I’m thankful all the time. whats it to ya?

Merry Christmas!