HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR 2012

I would like to wish everyone a very happy, 

very safe, very healthy and very prosperous 

New Year for 2012.

Auld Lang Syne         ["for (the sake of) old times".]

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
 and never brought to mind ?


Should old acquaintance be forgot,
 and old lang syne ?

CHORUS:

For auld lang syne, my dear,

for auld lang syne,

we'll take a cup of kindness yet,

for auld lang syne.

And surely you’ll buy your pint cup !
and surely I’ll buy mine !


And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

CHORUS

We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine;


But we’ve wandered many a weary foot, 
since auld lang syne.

CHORUS

We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine;
 But seas between us broad have roared
 since auld lang syne.

CHORUS

And there’s a hand my trusty friend !


And give us a hand o’ thine!


And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
 for auld lang syne.

CHORUS

A NEW YEAR THOUGHT

Even though none of us can go back and make a brand new start,

Anyone can start today and make a brand new finish.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS ONE & ALL

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.  

(Matthew 1:23)  

Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, good will toward men 

(Luke 2:14)

Why Jesus is Better than Santa Claus

Santa lives at the North Pole...

JESUS is everywhere.

Santa rides in a sleigh...

JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

Santa comes but once a year...

JESUS is an ever present help.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies...
JESUS supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited...
JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart when invited.

You have to wait in line to see Santa...
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

Santa lets you sit on his lap...
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, what's your name?"...

JESUS knew our name before we were born. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly...
JESUS has a heart full of love.

All Santa can offer is HO HO HO...
JESUS offers health, help and hope.

Santa says "You better not cry"...
JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you."

Santa's little helpers make toys...
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

Santa may make you chuckle but...
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree...
JESUS became our gift and died on a tree... the cross.

We need to put Christ back in CHRISTmas, Jesus is still the reason for the season.

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).

FROM:  http://www.holytrinitynewrochelle.org/yourti93646.html 
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If Time Is All I Have by James Blunt

There's a timely message in this video for this time of the year (well, any time of the year really)! 


Please drive safely always but especially over this 2011 Christmas/New Year period.  


It's a beautiful, but sad, song from a beautiful man and the message is clear.