On Tuesday, the 10th November the world celebrated a fallen symbol. Twenty years ago, the Berlin wall 45k.m. in length and 1.5m high was dismantled. This wall stood as a constant in your face reminder of terrible images. The Berlin wall was

• A symbol of hatred. Built by East Germany in 1961. This physical structure divided a once whole city.
• A symbol of death. When the wall was dismantled over years hundreds died trying to escape to the west. One article reported 136 people shot dead trying to cross east to west. For many tried and never made it.
• A symbol of separation. The wall separated families, relatives and friends. Individuals were unable to walk, jump in their car and go visit a loved one. All because of this stupid wall.
• A symbol of poverty and fear. Many feared that he wall if pulled down would bring down an economy. East Berlin would make west Berlin an economic basket case. Welcome to the world of insecurity.
• A symbol of no hope. Hope and prosperity depending on what side of the fence you resided. East being out for me.

Before answering a few questions read these lyrics and Matthew 2:1-2

 Song:  “Do You Hear What I Hear”    - Destiny’s Child

Do you hear what I hear

Do you hear what I hear

Said the night wind to the little lamb, do you see what I see

Almost two weeks ago, Pauline and I heard the news that one of her sisters, Irene, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Irene lives in Boise, Idaho, in the United States. She’s 52. She and her husband, Mike, have three children – all still quite young. Surgery was undertaken a week ago. At this stage we don’t know what the full prognosis is like.

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen” – Ephesians 3:20-21