Weekendin Singapore Dec '14 | Issue 09 | Page 94

intheHOME intheLIFESTYLE Old CD Mosaic Bauble Toilet Roll Reindeer I It’s Christmas again. Billions all over the world are going to celebrate the birth of Jesus. This is an amazing and wondrous event that actually happened over 2000 years ago and is still celebrated today. In 1969 when the USA Apollo astronauts first landed on the moon, the American president Richard Nixon proclaimed, It’s the greatest day since creation! Then Billy Graham, the Christian evangelist, reminded him of Christmas and Easter, two far greater days in the history of the world. Christians call this event the incarnation - the day when God who is spirit became flesh. This is truly a wondrous miracle. That God the creator should invade planet earth is a little like Shakespeare writing himself into one of his plays. God has written a part of himself into the drama of planet earth. And he has done this so that we who are flesh could come to know our Creator who is spirit. By doing this, God shows us that spirit is more real than matter and can have an influence on how we live on earth. This gives us great hope! We are not alone! Yes, this life consists of more than we can see or hear. 1. Cut a CD into small and different 2. shapes with 4 sides Apply glue on the non-shiny surface and stick onto the bau- ble. Hold for at least 10 seconds to ensure the glue has a firm hold. 1.Cut toilet roll in half and wrap it 2. Twist the chenille sticks around with coloured paper. a pen to create the antlers. Use a pencil to make the holes at the side of the reindeer You can get all your DIY fun at Spotlight Singapore. You can get all your DIY fun at Spotlight Singapore. Shopping List: Bauble: Jolly & Joy Ornament Glass Ball 4pk 80mm, SGD9.99 Glue: Crafters Choice Craft Glue 125ml, SGD8.99 Shopping List: Toilet Roll: Jolly & Joy Bon Bon Rolls 10 pk Paper: Bella Glitz, Chestnut 30x 30cm, SGD5 Paper: Bella Glitz, Light Gold 30 x 30cm, SGD5 Chenille Sticks: Chenille Bulk Pack 100pk Mix – Jungle, SGD4.99 Nose: Arbee Pom Poms 50pk Red 13mm, SGD3 Eyes: Arbee Eyes Sew on 8pk 18mm, SGD1.49, or Arbee Eyes Sew on Assorted 8pk 12mm, SGD1.49 Silver String: Simplicity 1/32” Metal Cor, SGD6.99 Glue: Crafters Choice Craft Glue 125ml, SGD8.99 Other items: Used CDs 3.Fit the pieces on and create your own pattern. TIP: Larger pieces are harder to stick on the bauble’s round surface, so ensure the mosaic pieces are as small as possible. 3. Insert the ‘antlers’. Use glue to hold. 4.Stick on eyes and nose 5.Use glue or tape to stick the silver string on to the ornament. Weekendin 92 TIP: Use a clothes peg to firmly hold items together while the glue sets in. What about peace on Earth? By Ian McKellar God sent his son Jesus to our planet to demonstrate His great love for us and to be a saviour to us. A little bit like Superman the comic book hero who came from Krypton and had extraordinary powers to fight for good against evil. Christ has supernatural powers to change our hearts. As we put our trust in Him so He helps us and changes us. We get helped and we get changed. As we get to know God our Creator because of Jesus our saviour, we get a new hope for the future. A hope for a better life on earth, a better plan for humanity to live in peace and prosperity. For 2000 years, Christ has influenced the planet for good. Just think of what William Wilberforce, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa and Bono amongst others have done to influence for good. These are all revolutionaries of a different kind. People inspired by God to sacrificially bring change to the planet; change that benefits all and helps introduce a kinder, more compassionate and more gracious way of living. Sometimes we get frustrated because that change is not enough. U2’s Bono sang; Jesus and the song you wrote, The words are sticking in my throat. Peace on earth. On that first Christmas Day, God promised peace on earth. The angels declared it. One day it will be a reality. Many have decided to be part of God’s plan and have asked for His supernatural help. Once again we sing and pray for joy to the world and peace on earth. 93 Weekendin