A united effort to keep the celebration of CHRIST in CHRISTmas
WHY?
Hope Project Christmas is about celebrating authentically, to keep the Christ in Christmas, to keep the traditions and story alive.ย
Together we keep the Christ in Christmas โ remembering the history through which our cultural values of equality, tolerance, honesty and charity came.
Watch the 60 second vision here
Watch the 30 second poem here
Hope Project Christmas Vision
Hear Dave explain the vision afresh – while outlining items for prayer.ย Recorded Nov 2023
Our invitation is that you beย intentionalย about usingย nativity-basedย CHRISTmas themes in your areas of influence.
Click each button for multiple fresh ideas to inspire you
Ideas for Individuals
A great time to get creative, visit your local Christian bookstores or search online at various retailers
– Model and share the ideas above for individuals and businesses.
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION โ collaborateย to remind your city of the Christ ofย CHRISTmas!ย
Use creativity and courage for unitedย CHRISTmasย events to share the Hope that we have.ย Some brilliant examples below.
New Plymouth โ churches have combined previously to present CHRISTmas dramas and theatricals to thousands of school children โย also in 2019 there was united effort with nativity stickers they created for many cars, plus window decal in many windows around the city.ย
Levin โ the churches float was a multi-stage story โ and won the competition in 2019 – for more CLICK HERE.ย
Tauranga โ a โwalk-throughโ nativity theatrical called โThe Road To Bethlehemโ is hosted annually at the SDA Church, with a dozen churches uniting in the effort. Also a Hikoi is organised by the central churches from church to church.ย
New Lynn, Auckland โ a local church is invited back yearly by the Business Association for the Christmas Family event โ they share what they’ve done CLICK HERE
Ngฤruawฤhia, Waikato โ have run a successful Nativity Booth for over 5 years โ check out their STORY HERE
North Shore, Auckland โ a ‘next level’ exceptional interactive light display held over 5 days leading up to Christmas each year.ย CLICK HERE
Cambridge (and other places) โ combined carolย gatheringย and concerts are hosted.ย
What about a Billboard? โย Churches can rally together to sponsor a nativity billboard!ย ย Graphics downloadable on this page and we invite you to use the Hope Projectโs designย HERE. This can promote the Hope Project OR your own sponsors. Contact us for resizing or logo change-outs.ย
Resources for Kids
A great time to get creative, inspire your children, grandkids, wider whฤnau, schools, kids groups, friends etc
Video Resources
PRODUCTS – that will help achieve the goal
$35 + p&p each – click images to purchase
The New Zealand Church has the capacity to see Christ re-established in CHRISTmas in this nation โ but only if we have a vision for this, and will work in unison toward it. Together we can!