There is nothing like the old traditional hymns. They have a majesty and reverence to them. I love singing them at Christmastime with the big choir. You can almost feel the presence of God in your midst. Some of you may have grown up singing …
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Home-spun Christmas Traditions Blog Carnival
Some of our favorite Christmas traditions are just simple things we do at home. We sing carols by candlelight. We eat toast dipped in hot chocolate. We read through our Christmas Memories Journal and reminisce about Christmases past. These special memories don’t cost much to …
It’s All Wrapped Up: A Christmas Party
Are you too busy to host a Christmas party, but you’d love a chance to fellowship this season? This Christmas party lets you have your gift and wrap it, too! Purpose: Missions, Fellowship, and Prayer A Party For: 4 to 8 women who have gifts …
Virtual Advent 2009: Christmas Cookie Tree
Last year I tried something new. I wanted something fun for an extended family Christmas gathering that would be different from the normal fruitcake, chocolate balls, shortbread and tarts. A friend of mine told me about something she’d seen called a Christmas Cookie Tree. I did …
Decorating the Tree
I decorate several different trees every year for Christmas. My mom started the tradition of making a Nativity Tree, and I enjoy continuing this tradition each year. We wire the branches of an artificial tree so that a nativity scene can be placed in the …
Virtual Advent 2009: Expect Great Things from God, not the Holidays
“Then you will know that I am the Lord; those who hope in me will not be disappointed.” Isaiah 49:23b A popular song from the 60s asked the question: “Is that all there is?” Do you ever experience that same emotion once the busy holiday …
Handmade with Love Christmas Party
Purpose: The purpose of a Handmade with Love Christmas party is to gather with friends for fun and fellowship. It also provides an opportunity to give a gospel presentation. Invitation: Please join us for a Handmade With Love Party (Give time and place) We will …
Jesus, Man’s Savior
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel (God with us).” Isaiah 7:14 The prophet Isaiah foreshadowed the virgin birth of Jesus long before the account …
Handmade with Love devotion
Psalm 139: 13-16 Have you ever thought of yourself as being “handmade”? The Bible tells us that God took His time to create us and knit us together in our mother’s womb. It is not by accident that you have the DNA that you have. …
Frugal Christmas Gift Ideas
Many of us find ourselves with less money to spend on Christmas gifts this year. Did you know that truly the best gifts are homemade? Maybe we need to be reminded this year. Share your heart with others on a deeper level this season through …