WE WISH ALL OUR SUBSCRIBERS AROUND THE WORLD THE VERY BEST FOR CHRISTMAS
COMMENTARY: WHAT ARE WE REALLY CELEBRATING THIS CHRISTMAS? If you look beyond the materialism, Christmas can be seen as a celebration of love in all its forms: the love of a parent for a child, the love of family, the love of friends. For those who can open their hearts, it's also about love for the underprivileged and marginalised, love for the animal kingdom, for the planet.
And, if we look at the evidence brought back by near-death experiencers, we can celebrate the fact that every single one of us is loved, nurtured, and held by Source with a love that is truly incomprehensible.
Here is a sampling of what some NDErs had to say about the love they experienced once they crossed over.
* “No human can ever love with the love I felt in that light. It is all-consuming, all-forgiving. Nothing matches it. It is like the day you looked into the eyes of your child for the first time magnified a million times. It’s indescribable."
“I felt the presence of pure love. This is very hard to describe. Everything made sense: God exists, God is love, we are love, and love creates all that is. … I was surrounded by pure love. First I was cold and in pain, but then I was warm and comforted.”
“I know that love is all there is and that God loves all of His children deeply and equally. There are no stepchildren in the family of God. We are all divine.”
DO THE HIGHER SPIRITS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?
Michael Tymn reports what Silver Birch has said on the matter.
"At what might be called retreats here on earth, these advanced spirits take counsel from even higher spirits, share experiences, learn how far they have succeeded or failed, and formulate plans for future missions.
"Among those higher spirits who give counsel", he said, “is the great figure of the Nazarene, who is still imbued with the task of teaching humanity age-old truth enshrined in all that we seek to do, that love is the fulfilling of the law". However, Silver Birch stressed that "he is not the Nazarene of the Churches, exalted into a deified place, but rather a great spirit who strives still to serve through many instruments. I wish that you could see and hear the Nazarene and feel that great love as he encourages us in our missions, as he expresses his knowledge of all that has been done and urges us to go forward with new strength, with new hope, with new vision, and with new purpose.” Read more of what Silver Birch says about Jesus.
WILLIAM BUHLMAN ON OUT-OF-BODY EXPERIENCES
This is an absolutely brilliant summation of many years of research. For more detailed information and free resources visit his website http://www.astralinfo.org/.
DO ANIMALS EXPERIENCE LIFE AFTER DEATH?
William Buhlman writes:
"On many occasions, I and others have observed and interacted with animals during our out-of-body experiences. It’s clear that animals continue to exist after death just like we do. In my first book, Adventures Beyond the Body, I write about my vivid nonphysical contact with my dog. During one OBE I clearly witnessed a thin string or what some would call a “silver cord” emanating from the nonphysical dog and leading back to its physical body. This cord appeared as thin as a spider’s silk. The bottom line: based on my nonphysical observations for 40 years I know without a doubt that animals are multidimensional and they continue after death".
TOP TEN THINGS MOST DEAD PEOPLE WANT YOU TO KNOW 1. They're not dead. 2. They are fine. 3. They miss their loved ones. 4. They are now in perfect health. 5. Life there is hugely better than on earth. 6. They hate to see their loved ones grieving. 7. There's no such thing as a devil or hell. 8. They wish they had told their loved ones that they loved them more often. 9. They are sorry for any pain they caused.
10. They look forward to a happy reunion when the time comes.
YOUR LOVED ONES DO RECEIVE YOUR MESSAGES
Brilliant evidential medium, Susanne Wilson (the Carefree Medium) explains that our loved ones in Spirit receive a replica of the cards we write to them. Susanne's book "Soul Smart" is an ideal book to give to someone who is grieving or who is just beginning to ask questions about what happens when you die. Also, it contains enough new information to be used for discussion by groups of developing mediums and spiritual seekers.
A CHRISTMAS TREE SEANCE One of the most popular events in Spiritualism was the annual Xmas Tree Party for spirit children held by Leslie Flint at his home in Bayswater, London. Presents were provided for spirit children. They would arrive and sitters would hear them unwrapping the presents. Because they had a memory of what the presents looked like, they were able to re-create them by thought when they went back to the astral world. The physical presents were then given to a local hospital. Other physical mediums, including Scott Milligan, follow this tradition even today. Listen to a recording of a Leslie Flint party held at Christmas 1973.
THE GRIEVING PROCESS AND THE AFTERLIFE
August Goforth, a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in New York City, is also an intuitive-mental and psychophysical spirit medium. He maintains that the mediumistic gifts he has experienced since childhood are available to everyone. August leads a very popular Zoom discussion group on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.
AFTER-DEATH CONTACTS ARE NORMAL
Dr. W.D. Rees, a British physician, found that of a sample of widows in Wales, forty-seven percent had experiences—often repeatedly over several years—that convinced them that their dead husbands had been in contact with them (Rees 1971: 37-41). An earlier British experiment by Dr. P. Marris (1958) had found a figure of fifty percent.
YOU ARE NEVER ALONE In Allan Kardec's important book "THE SPIRITS' BOOK" we learn of the role of our 'guardian' (sometimes called guardian angel). We have been informed by many highly credible afterlife teachers that we get support and protection.
"From birth to death ... The mission of the guardian is like that of a father towards his children - to lead the object of his protection into the right road, to aid with his counsels, to console his afflictions, and to sustain his courage under the trials of his earthly life". Read more about Allan Kardec's books.
CHARLIE GOLDSMITH FREE HEALINGS
Monday December 23rd USA/Tuesday December 24th
Australia
Charlie Goldsmith has scheduled his next free Group Healing Session. Held on his Facebook Page, the Group Healing will begin ten minutes after the scheduled time below. CLICK HERE to see the time the live session begins where you live. CLICK HEREto follow Charlie on Facebook.
If you don't have Facebook or are not available to watch you can still participate. Just set the intention to receive the healing. Find somewhere comfortable to relax. You can sit or lie down, whatever you prefer as long as it is a quiet space and you feel calm and relaxed. Allow at least half an hour.
NEXT WEEK'S FREE AFTERLIFE ZOOM GROUPS - ALL WELCOME
Friday December 20th, 2024
European and UK mediums Platform
The Sydney Northern Beaches Spiritualist Church brings you this month's European medium for platform readings on Zoom. Caren Bank-Wegewijs CSNU is a beautiful warm person from the Netherlands. She is known for making connections by going straight to the right person.
Times:
Pacific time 12 midnight Thursday/ Friday
Phoenix 1 a.m. Friday
Mountain time 1 a.m. Friday
Central time 2 a.m. Friday
New York 3 a.m. Friday
London 8 a.m. Friday
Europe 9 a.m. Friday
Singapore 4 p.m. Friday
Perth 4 p.m. Friday
Sydney 7 p.m. Friday
Auckland 9 p.m. Friday Check time in your city
Email: paulhinsone@gmail.com
A "What Feels Right by You" donation to keep the lights on in the church would be appreciated Paypal:NBSC2024@gmail.com
Zoom doors will open 15 mins before starting time.
Saturday December 21st, 2024 Spiritist Literature: Directed Study (SLIDS) with Ana Castro.
A free Zoom group about Spiritism, Kardec, and Chico Xavier. See videos of previous meetings.
Times:
Pacific time 1 p.m. Saturday
Phoenix time 1 p.m. Saturday
Mountain time 2 p.m. Saturday
Central time 3 p.m. Saturday
Eastern time 4 p.m. Saturday
London 8 p.m. Saturday
Rome 9 p.m. Saturday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Sunday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Sunday
Check time in your city
Co-ordinator: Ana Castro
Just click this link to join.
Sunday December 22nd, 2024/ Monday December 16th, Australia
Global Gathering: Community Gathering A time to come together and share your experiences and insights this year and on our progam offerings for 2025. We will also be brainstorming and highlighting proposed new groups for 2025.
Times:
Pacific Time 12 noon Sunday
Phoenix 1 p.m. Sunday
Mountain Time 1 p.m. Sunday
Central time 2 p.m. Sunday
Eastern time 3 p.m. Sunday
London 8 p.m. Sunday
Europe 9 p.m. Sunday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Monday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Monday
Check time in your city
Co-ordinator: wendyzammit@gmail.com https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Monday December 23rd 2024/ Tuesday December 24th Australia GOSH: Gatherings Over Strange Happenings When: Every two weeks on Mondays (UK EUROPE and USA) and Tuesdays 7 a.m. (Sydney).
A small group that meets to share and explore the meaning of strange experiences like missing time, seeing scenes from another time, interacting with a person who suddenly wasn't there, bi-location etc. If it's something you cannot share easily with others, bring it to this group to get validation and speculate on its cause. See a short video about GOSH.
Times:
Pacific Time 12 noon Monday
Phoenix 1 p.m. Monday
Mountain Time 1 p.m. Monday
Central time 2 p.m. Monday
Eastern time 3 p.m. Monday
London 8 p.m. Monday
Vienna 9 p.m. Monday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Tuesday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Tuesday
Check the time for your city
Email: Kim at kmrainbow57@yahoo.com https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Wednesday December 25th 2024/ Thursday December 30th Australia
Global Gathering Christmas Day drop-in- come for 5 minutes or pull up a chair.
Join us at the usual Global Gathering time to share your thoughts about the purpose of life, the reality of the ever-life, and all things between heaven and earth. Come and enjoy spiritually uplifting conversation in the company of like-minded people.
Times:
Pacific Time 12 noon Wednesday
Phoenix 1 p.m. Wednesday
Mountain Time 1 p.m. Wednesday
Central time 2 p.m. Wednesday
Eastern time 3 p.m. Wednesday
London 8 p.m. Wednesday
Europe 9 p.m. Wednesday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Thursday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Thursday
Check time in your city
Co-ordinator: wendyzammit@gmail.com https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Does consciousness lie outside the body? Are animals able to tune into information outside their brains? Science has no explanation for cases of animals being able to find their owners years after being separated. Read more.
CHRISTMAS TREE MIRACLE STORY AND HOW I GOT ENGAGED TO MY WIFE Rev. Bill McDonald is a superb storyteller. Enjoy.
WE WON'T BE RESTING IN PEACE!!! Silver Birch was asked "Are there opportunities for service in the spirit world?" He replied:
"Far more than you face on earth. We have problems such as you cannot possibly realise. We have to deal with millions of souls in many parts of the spiritual universe - sick souls, young souls, forgotten souls, lonely souls, malformed souls, ignorant souls. Have we got problems? We have them because you send them to our world." More Philosophy of Silver Birch p. 76.
MAUI MEDIUMSHIP RETREAT RUN BY NICOLE NEWMAN Many of you will remember Nicole Newman who ran several mediumship development courses for our subscribers. She is teaming up with well-known Arthur Findlay College tutors Tony Stockwell and Lynn Probert to conduct a 5-day mediumship development retreat in her beloved Maui from the 18th to 23rd November, 2025. Read More.
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INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
If you like 3-part harmonic singing you can't go past "Life in 3D", a group of siblings whose names all start with the letter D: Daylon with his perfect tenor, Daura with her soaring soprano and Devon with his rich bass. See their website for their story.
FRIDAY
AFTERLIFE REPORT
WE WISH ALL OUR SUBSCRIBERS 
If you look beyond the materialism, Christmas can be seen as a celebration of love in all its forms: the love of a parent for a child, the love of family, the love of friends. For those who can open their hearts, it's also about love for the underprivileged and marginalised, love for the animal kingdom, for the planet.
Beyond the Body
1. They're not dead.
One of the most popular events in Spiritualism was the annual Xmas Tree Party for spirit children held by Leslie Flint at his home in Bayswater, London. Presents were provided for spirit children. They would arrive and sitters would hear them unwrapping the presents. Because they had a memory of what the presents looked like, they were able to re-create them by thought when they went back to the astral world. The physical presents were then given to a local hospital. Other physical mediums, including Scott Milligan, follow this tradition even today.
In Allan Kardec's important book "
The Sydney Northern Beaches Spiritualist Church brings you this month's European medium for platform readings on Zoom. Caren Bank-Wegewijs CSNU is a beautiful warm person from the Netherlands. She is known for making connections by going straight to the right person. 
Spiritist Literature: Directed Study (SLIDS) with Ana Castro. 
A time to come together and share your experiences and insights this year and on our progam offerings for 2025. We will also be brainstorming and highlighting proposed new groups for 2025. 
problems such as you cannot possibly realise. We have to deal with millions of souls in many parts of the spiritual universe - sick souls, young souls, forgotten souls, lonely souls, malformed souls, ignorant souls. Have we got problems? We have them because you send them to our world." 
Many of you will remember 
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