Stories for the family…by the Rev. Nasel Ephraim WEEK 1: HOPE (November 29) Hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. In this time of Advent, we expect and … Read More
Dec. 1 Songs and Activities
Sing to tune of “London Bridge” God loved us, (on word God, point up – on “loved us” point to self)and sent His Son, (on “sent his son” rock hands like rocking a baby)sent His … Read More
Nov. 30 Customs & Traditions: The Moravian Star
A Moravian symbol for the season of Advent is the Advent Star. The star had its beginning in 1821 in a Moravian boarding school for boys in Niesky, Germany and was used as an … Read More
Dec. 2 Storytime Books
The Sparkle Box Jill Hardie. Illustrated by Christine Kornacki. Visit the SparkleBox page for more, and to hear the story! Discuss the different kinds of needs there are in the world. Talking about charities, service organizations … Read More
Dec. 3 Listen to the Bible Story
Growing up one of my favorite parts of Christmas decorating was setting up our nativity scenes around the house. I always scrutinized the set up, where the camels should be and which side of the … Read More
Dec. 4 Crafts
Advent Prayer Bags Materials needed: prayer sheet, felt or paper star, felt or paper heart, pipe cleaner, baby Jesus stone, tea candle, a bag (an organza drawstring bag if available) Instructions: Find a smooth … Read More
Dec. 5 Advent Family Devotions
2nd Week of Advent – PEACE Materials needed: a cozy blanket or comforter for each family member Last week, we learned that Advent is the season when we get our hearts ready to welcome the … Read More
Dec. 6 Christmas Near and Far
Stories for the family…by the Rev. Nasel Ephraim Week 2: PEACE (December 6) PeopleExpectingActingCreatingEnlightening Can you imagine being in the midst of preparing your physical homes, being in the hustle, of preparing for Christmas programs … Read More
Dec. 7 Customs & Traditions: Putz and Garland
The Nativity / Putz Putz at Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem, Pa. The first nativity scene originated in Italy in 1223 when St. Francis of Assisi asked a villager to create a live scene depicting … Read More
Dec. 8 Songs and Activities
Who’s the baby? Who’s the babysleeping soundlyin his littlemanger bed? (Put your left thumb in the center of your open left palm for “Jesus”) Why, it’s Jesus,baby Jesus.Shall we touchhis tiny head? (Stroke your thumb … Read More