WHEN GLITZ GIVES WAY TO GLORY CHRISTMAS
Chavalla ’ s Health Corner:
Fun facts: Having trouble focusing in the afternoon? When u feel your energy start to dip, it is recommended sipping a cup of peppermint tea for an instant hit of peo- ple, then savor a square of dark chocolate to stay fo- cused for hours! How it works: The aroma of pep- permint stimulates the alertness center of the brain, an effect that can increase energy by 23% in 2 minutes. Meanwhile, dark chocolate is rich in compound called theobromine that kick - starts the production of the focus - boosting hormone dopamine. The payoff: Researchers have found that theobromine improves mental energy
Lots of folk spell Christmas without Christ; the glory of Holy Day supplanted by the glitz of a holiday. This goes back to the days of St. Francis of Assisi, who was born in 1182 in Italy. Attending church one Sunday, he was overwhelmed by words being read from Matthew 10, challenging him to serve Christ, by serving the p oor, healing the sick, and taking no money for doing so. He felt Christ speaking to him personally and spent the rest of his life doing so. It was as if he were put in the shoes of the war faring original apostles themselves. He spent his life making Christ real to everyone. He created history ’ s first living NATIVITY SCENE in 1223. He found a cave and brought animals like those at the manger scene and crowds gathered on Christmas eve. Today living Christmas programs feature animals, just as when Assisi started the wonderful tradition. He loved animals and some times even preached to them. We have that opportunity this season. He preached the fact of God being made man. "Behold your God ” he said. "Born a poor and helpless child. Your God is of your flesh. ” That was a big step for the people of Italy, learning how to spell CHRISTmas. An angel appeared to Mary saying; "don't be afraid. I have good news for you. The Saviour is born!! ” This Christmas we celebrate the fact of that Good News. Jesus Christ is born.
and focus for up to two - and - a - half - hours to get you through that afternoon slump
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU.
Hope to see you in Chapel at 8:50 any Sunday morning. We serve coffee and donuts after the service.
Jim Gwinn, Chaplain 847 - 445 - 0077
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DECEMBER 2022
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