Story Telling, Sing-Alongs, Special Events

Day 9 - Transformation George Bailey talking to Clarence Odbody, Angel Second Class (AS2) The movie - It’s a Wonderful Life, is my favorite movie of all time. It touches my heart in so many ways. From the nostalgic Christmas celebrations to having your own guardian angel (especially one like Clarance). However, the part that encourages me the most is to see George Bailey find his way out of the most desperate situation you could ever imagine. I recently learned (from a Gu

Day 8 – Quest Pinterest by Gabriella Marzola “Second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning.” — J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan Going on an adventure can be extremely exciting. However, what if you are not really sure where you are going? Or worse, what if your quest turns out to be a big disappointment? Maybe you followed a dream, a hunch, a “star” of your own—only to end up somewhere that felt more confusing than magical. It is easy to get excited about many things when we h

Day 7 – Vast On a clear December night, the sky stretches farther than my eyes can follow — an infinite sea of stars, galaxies, and mysteries I cannot measure. In the midst of this immensity, I am reminded of my own smallness—a tiny presence, a micro speck upon dust within the vastness of the universe. And yet, the Maker of all this, the One who spoke light into existence, knows me intimately. At Christmas we remember: The One who holds the galaxies is the One who holds us. H

Day 6 - Light Part 2 - Spreading The Light Family Gathering about 50 years ago. Spreading The Light To live as light is to speak and act with kindness. It means sitting with someone in grief or celebrating their joy. It is creating beauty through art, music, or even simple decorations that spark joy the way twinkling lights transform a room. And it is gathering intentionally, making our homes, tables, and conversations places where others feel the glow of belonging and the as

Day Five & Six: Light Day Five - Light Source Day Six - Spreading the Light 2024 Christmas Eve at Christ Community Church. My grandkids and their dad. A scientific fact: darkness is the absence of light.  It’s not a thing in itself, but the result of something missing.  We often start the day by turning on a light to avoid the dark. While Christmas is considered joyful, it can also be difficult for those facing financial strain, time pressure, or loss. Grief and worry may mak

Day 4 - Delight One, two three... smile everyone. Christmas is a time of joyful anticipation.  It comes from spending time with loved ones, exchanging gifts, and enjoying the tempting smells from the kitchen—even if someone sneaks a treat or wants to lick a spoon full of batter. Rebellion never tasted so sweet! We anticipate the upcoming Christmas season with the sincere expectation that it will be marked as a time of happiness and encouragement. However, there are moments wh

Day 3 - Snapshot 1960 - Twin sister, big brother & myself Getting that perfect family photo can be a challenge, but it definitely is a wonderful way to capture time and memories. On that First Christmas, they had no way of doing that. However, artists were able to help us envision what it was like through the written word. The birth of Christ is recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, specifically in Matthew 1–2 and Luke 1–2 and from there we have beautiful paintings.

Day 2 - Curiosity My Mom - Jean Black, holding my brother - Gregory Jay Black Day 2 - Curiosity December was always a special time at our home because we celebrated three occasions: my dad's birthday on December 7th, my brother's birthday on December 17th, and the most significant celebration, Jesus's birthday. As kids, our curiosity centers on one thing: what’s inside those presents! But on that First Christmas, curiosity was everywhere. The shepher

Day 1 - Hometown Christmas at our house in the early 1960"s I grew up in Bloomington, Indiana where Hoosier pride runs deep. Enjoy my version of Back Home Again in Indiana https://youtube.com/shorts/Q2AiRqZJnRI?si=74rRufiDSMoSyntT There was no Place in the Inn Scripture tells us that Mary and Joseph were far from home when Jesus was born. They were caught up in the chaos of a government census. No room, no welcome, just the kindness of a farmer to rest where the farm animals

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