Are New Year’s Declarations Biblical?

It has become commonplace for church leaders to issue sweeping ‘declarations’ about what their congregants should expect in the coming year—often rebadged from previous years. This usually happens at the 31st December watchnight services—or at least that’s what they used to be called. Nowadays, they are called ‘Crossover’ (or even ‘Passover’) services. The implication is…

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New Year’s Eve Vigil Services: Auspicious Moments or Gospel Merchandise?

New Year’s Eve. Growing up, this was the one day when Church meetings were full to overflowing. The services started at about 9pm, and were intended to last till just after midnight when we had been ushered into the New Year. Occasional church-goers would make it a point to not miss this one ceremony. It…

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