"Think ahead about how you will handle prop collection... Offering a candy cane or small gift as people turn in props may …
Christmas Pageants: The Joy of Children Immersed in Scripture
"The most vivid and lasting educational experiences a child can have are those involving drama." Why Do a Christmas Pageant? Why …
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A Christmas Reflection: Mystery, Magic, and Oranges
"What mattered was the simplicity: a simple gift given in love and community." Memories of Christmas Eve When I close my eyes and …
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Success Story: Our Intergenerational Church Caroling Party, Including Outreach
"Love and joy come to you, And to you glad Christmas too. And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year, And God send you a …
Christmas Comes to Children of Incarcerated Parents
"Being able to offer their children a gift at the Christmas visit gives the inmates an opportunity for connection, for a sliver of …
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Review: Three Children’s Books for Christmas
"...the book reveals the human side of the Nativity, reminding readers that God is with us in the ordinary circumstances of our …
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Blue Christmas: Celebrating Christ Amidst Sadness
"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud..." Romans …
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Christmas Eve for the Christian Household
"The bells have been rung, the candles are lit, the tree is glowing with light, and Jesus is snug in his manger. Now we sit down …
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Blessing Your Christmas Tree
"Offering a blessing for your Christmas tree brings a moment of spirituality to the secular tradition of purchasing, decorating, …
“Was There a Moment?” Happy Christmas from Building Faith
In this season of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ: Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas, from your friends at …
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