* A six to six-and-a-half-foot tree will need 60 yards of ribbon. To make a stunning presentation, allow ribbon to twirl and curl down the tree. * When using floral sprigs on tree, choose three to five coordinating ones. * It is fine to mix …
Waiting Room Ministry
No one plans to spend Christmas in a hospital waiting room caring for a sick family member, yet it happens every year. This year consider beginning a family waiting room ministry. Get the children involved by letting them choose a variety of snacks to fill …
Ministering to Single-Again Adults
There are many opportunities for the body of Christ to minister to single-again-adults that do not necessarily involve money. Holidays are especially difficult for singles, but those days can be turned to times of joy and happiness when someone reaches out to them. Expressing God’s …
Caribbean Christmas
In most of the Caribbean, Santa Claus does not visit. The islands have a very strong Catholic background and the Christmas season is a religious holiday. The focus is on the birth of Jesus and the visit of the Magi. I grew up on the …
Christmas Blessings
It’s so much fun to hear the prompting of the Holy Spirit and just trust Him. One Christmas, we heard of a newly single mother of four young children, who was in great need. I talked with my children about her situation. We prayed about …
Reaching Out to Unsaved Family & Friends
How is it that I can witness to complete strangers, yet often stumble over sharing with an unsaved family member or friend? Christmas is busy and oftentimes we see our ministry as doing and giving. However, the greatest thing we can do is spend time …
Spreading Joy in Nursing Homes
Visiting a nursing home is a good place to spread the joy of the Lord any time of year. The mission field of the nursing home is great place to introduce children to sharing the love of Christ in tangible ways. Here are a few …
Happy Birthday, Jesus Party
Carolyn Mayo Since the boys were little, we have had a Happy Birthday, Jesus party with neighborhood children. The party and games change as the kids get older. This party can also be taken to schools–even public school–because it is our family tradition. It is …
Celebrating Jesus’ Birthday
Kari Decker For our Happy Birthday, Jesus party each of my kids invited three friends. The invitation explained everything we would be doing. I said in the invitation this would be a party for Jesus and mentioned what we can do for Jesus: We can …
When the Carolers Came
Cindy J. Evans It was a cold bitter night at the county nursing home, many were feeling sad, many felt all alone. Their rooms seemed dreary, lacking Christmas cheer. They felt lost, forgotten, missing friends who weren’t near. When suddenly, softly…could it be…? Sweet sounds …