We love to tell the 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 … Read More
Dec. 18 Crafts
Fan Christmas Tree Materials needed: Green, yellow blue construction paper Stapler Glue stick Stickers/tree decorations Brown crayon Instructions: Fold the green construction paper into a fan (from 9 inch side) Staple one end of the … Read More
Dec. 19 Advent Family Devotions
4nd Week of Advent – LOVE (December 20) Materials needed: handheld mirror, flashlight We have learned that Advent is the season when we get our hearts ready to welcome the Baby Jesus into our … Read More
Dec. 20 Stories from Near and Far
Stories for the family…by the Rev. Nasel Ephraim Week 4: LOVE (December 20) LivingOutValuedExperiences He sent his Son; He gave His Son so that we could be. If that isn’t the ultimate example of love … Read More
Dec. 21 Customs & Traditions: Candle and Christingle
The Moravian Christmas Candle The origin of the Moravian Christmas Candle began as an object lesson for children. At a children’s Christmas Eve service in 1747 in Marienborn, Germany, Br. Johannes von Watteville conducted a … Read More
Dec. 22 Songs and Activities
Sing to the tune of “Jingle Bells” Christmas bells,Christmas bells,ring, ring, ring today.Ring out newsthat Christmas meansit’s Jesus Christ’s birthday – ay! Celebrate,celebrate,have a party too.For Jesus Christwas born Christmasto give life to me and … Read More
Tableau Christmas Pageant
Tableau Christmas Pageantby Evie Blum and New Philadelphia Moravian, Winston-Salem, NC Note: You are free to adapt this as needed for your congregation and to use the template link below to insert your slides. Template … Read More