Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
With Christmas almost upon us, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy and blessed festive season.
Christmas is one of the times of the year when we can hear ‘Christ’ mentioned on radio and TV in a non-expletive way! Nativities are seen in front yards and shopping centres. In our highly secularised culture, we still have an increased opportunity to share about Jesus with those around us. And for that, we rejoice!
The birth of the Messiah was an astonishing intervention of God. Jesus has changed our world – like no one else in history – in the most dramatic and profound way.
We can only imagine how incredible it will be when he returns to Earth to rule what is rightfully His! Come, Lord Jesus (Revelation 22:20)!
Watch below as the Canberra Declaration team wishes you a very Merry Christmas! We have much to give thanks for what God has done in 2024!
2024: A Monumental Year
It’s been a monumental year at the Canberra Declaration. Looking back, it’s staggering how much we have been involved in and how God has blessed our small efforts.
Here’s a quick summary of 2024 (yes, this is the short version)!
- Promoted and organised the Sunrise Prayer Relay for New Year’s Day 2024.
- Promoted and supported 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Life from 21 January – 10 February 2024.
- Prayed for and created the Christian Values Checklist for the 23 March 2024 Tasmanian State Election.
- Promoted globally and supported 3 Days of Prayer and Fasting for the USA from 30 April – 2 May 2024.
- Promoted and supported 31 days of prayer for sharing the gospel for Go Month in May 2024. Many people came to Christ!
- Kym Farnik represented the Canberra Declaration and Australia in Israel to meet with government leaders and receive briefings from military leaders.
- Promoted and supported 7 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Awakening Australia (Brisbane) from 6 – 12 September 2024. Many people came to Christ!
- Prayed for and created the Christian Values Checklist for the 24 August 2024 Northern Territory Election. This result was an astounding victory for faith, freedom and life!
- Kym Farnik represented the Canberra Declaration and Australia in Fiji to meet with government leaders and pray for the country. Many people came to Christ!
- Warwick Marsh released his new book Break Through: 15 Keys for Spiritual Breakthrough.
- Warwick Marsh helped lead a delegation of Australian intercessors for the prayers of a million women on the mall in Washington DC, USA, on the Day of Atonement on 12 October 2024.
- Prayed for and created the Christian Values Checklist for the 19 October 2024 ACT Election.
- Prayed for and created the Christian Values Checklist for the 26 October 2024 Queensland State Election.
- Promoted and supported 31 days of prayer and fasting for the restoration and revival of sexual integrity in Australia from 1 – 31 October 2024. We saw many amazing answers to prayer, including the establishment of the Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity. If you haven’t yet signed the creed, please do so by clicking the green button below!
As you can see, this is quite a list! We continue to be amazed at God’s provision as we continue standing for marriage, faith, family, freedom and life.
The Canberra Declaration’s mission to restore and revitalise Australia’s Judeo-Christian values remains as relevant and vital as ever before. We look forward to all that 2025 brings!
Thank you for your continued partnership, prayers and support. We are truly humbled by our incredible supporters. Together, we are making a positive difference!
The Hope of Christmas
The famous carol “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” was originally written by Charles Wesley. Penned in 1739, the lyrics continue to testify to the hope of Christmas to each generation.
The third verse proclaims:
Hail the Heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Risen with healing in His wings.
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
“Glory to the new-born king”
As Paul put it, “This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: ‘Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners'” (1 Timothy 1:15). Glory to the newborn King!
Yours for celebrating the saviour this Christmas,
Samuel & Leah Hartwich, Warwick & Alison Marsh, Kurt & Angie Mahlburg, Kym & Nel Farnik and Jean & Tasman Westbury
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Happy blessed Christmas dear friends ❤️ So grateful for our fellowship through Canberra Declaration.
Blessings to all in Jesus’s precious Name.
Leonie and Ivan
THANK YOU Samuel & Leah Hartwich, Warwick & Alison Marsh, Kurt & Angie Mahlburg, Kym & Nel Farnik and Jean & Tasman Westbury,
WHAT A TEAM!
WHAT A GOD! “Glory to the newborn King”.
Thank you for a brilliant year! Yes there has been much pain for many but the hand of God has certainly been seen in the affairs of men.
The campaign to ban Christmas and Jesus from our lives has failed so far because people have become angry around the World.