Good morning dear sisters and many blessings as you begin to celebrate Christmas. I hope you will pour a cup of tea and relax for a moment as I share a few thoughts with you. I hope you are enjoying the days of preparation for …
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Holidays & Occasions
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Jill Hamilton * Snowmen Footprint Doormats. Ask a local carpet store for their outdated carpet samples, they will gladly give them away. Paint the bottom of your children’s feet with white fabric paint and place the footprints on the carpet. Using the footprints, create snowmen. …
Make-It Take-It Casserole Party
Laura Leathers & Page Hughes from The Present, His Presence. Advanced planning and preparation will be necessary for this party. Pick three to four recipes to cook together. Start by making a list of all needed ingredients. You may divide up the ingredient grocery list …
Christmas Sock Party
Many of us have participated in ornament exchanges. This party is a twist on the traditional gift swap. Ask each guest to bring a pair of gift-wrapped Christmas socks to exchange along with an unwrapped pair. The unwrapped pair of Christmas socks will be given …
Mug Progressive Supper
Page Hughes Mug Progressive Supper Select four homes to serve as hosts. At each home serve a course of the meal. House 1: appetizers House 2: salad House 3: baked potato bar House 4: desert Invite friends to bring a gift-wrapped mug when they arrive …
They Have Everything!
What do you get someone who has everything? We’ve all probably have one of these hard to buy for love ones on our Christmas lists. Here’s a few ideas that hopefully will give you an idea for this year’s gifts: * Event tickets. Check with …
Everyday Ways to Bless Others
Single Moms * Add an extra pack of chicken or beef to your grocery list each week for a single mom. By doing this on a consistent basis you can help her fill her freezer. Also take advantage of buy-one-get-one-free grocery sales–one for you and …
Not Always Winter
Vicki Huffman At the senior community where I work, I heard a group in their 70s and 80s talking about how low the temperature was forecast to get that night. One of them said, I don’t like winter.” Her friend agreed, “I don’t either, and …
Mentoring Moments for Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. Whether we gather with a small group of two or three or a large group, we have an opportunity to have a party. Many people hear the word party and think “oh no, not …
Preparing Hearts for Christmas Podcast
Do you have a desire to start family devotions? Are you looking for some ways to turn your children’s hearts toward the Lord during the upcoming holiday season? Join Molly Evert for a time of encouragement and practical tips on family devotions during the Advent …