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Happy New Year!!!!

New Year; Fresh Start; More Challenges

News of the Week

1. Reminder: online class notes thanks to Joerg !!! (https://www.sjcalvaryberean.com)
2. Understanding the Times: “Enemies Within The Church” (Pastor Cary Gordon & Jan Markell)
   1. Today ay 1:00 on 88.1 FM or anytime at https://www.OliveTreeViews.org
   2. https://bit.ly/3G7zH3Z
   3. Expose of how ‘wokeness’ is influencing the Church
   4. https://www.EnemiesWithinTheChurch.com
      1. “Wokeopedia”
   5. $12.95 online stream or $14.95 + S&H DVD
3. Calvary’s battle with Santa Clara County continues to get national coverage
   1. Stew Peters interview of Pastor Mike (16 min.)
   2. https://bit.ly/3F7VQh2
   3. Note: begins with 1 minute commentary on January 6, 2021
4. A Victory … but probably a temporary one (a test run to see public reaction?)
5. UN statue removed https://bit.ly/3zB3v6w
6. Would you be interested in influencing schools in your neighborhood … “Bibles in Schools”
   1. https://bit.ly/3t6JBin
   2. Please sign up to place “The Action Bible” in school libraries

A Final Look at the Tradions of Christmas

Have you been ‘challenged’ by friends or family about whether or not you should celebrate Christmas or have a Christmas tree in your home?
You need to make your own decision, but this may be a witnessing tool if you wish to ‘defuse’ stressful encounters

1. Limited time offer at https://bit.ly/3f7lqYW for a donation of any amount
2. Filmed in 8 countries
3. Contents include:
   1. Why Dec 25th is the historic birthdate of Jesus
   2. What is the symbolism behind Christmas trees, stockings, candy canes, etc.
   3. How the tradition of gift-giving began
   4. Bonus features
      1. Advent: the coming of Christ
      2. The Christmas Truce (WW1)
      3. Christmas gifts from