Christmas is the time of love, peace, hope and goodwill.

So why do we push and shove in lines at the the shopping centre?

Why are we impatient in the parking lot or when when online?

Jesus is the true gift of Christmas

Christmas is the time to share a meal and conversation with those we love.

Wouldn't it be wonderul if we also thought of the friendless and the lonely?

Jesus is the true gift of Christmas

Christmas is the time for turkey, prawns, pavalova, drinks and parties.

Yet do we share our abundance with those people in our communities who do not have enough to eat?

Jesus is the true gift of Christmas

Open your hearts first, not your bags.

Think of others first, not of yourselves.

For Christmas is the birthday of Jesus.

It does not matter what presents we can afford,

Because... Jesus is the true gift of Christmas

Amen