A nativity story read by Steve Craver. Video by Rebecca Craver.
November 28 Advent Family Devotions
IMPORTANT NOTE: Ideas for Advent Wreaths and five options for Advent devotionals are available here. For Sunday, November 29 Materials needed: small wrapped treat for each participant (example: a piece of candy), a blindfold, hot … Read More
Nov. 29 Christmas Near and Far
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