2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town [...]
Our week before Christmas has been jam packed with decorating, shopping, parties and school and church programs…..and I’ve loved every minute of it! I have heard several people comment though over the last few days that they can’t wait for Christmas to be over. While I have been just as busy as the next person, I can honestly say that is not the case with me. I love Christmas and the holiday season. I think when people start feeling that way, then other things and situations have began to take priority in their lives and they forget the real focus of Christmas.
What I love most about my Christmas Tree is the sentimental quality it has. The ornaments are not just decorations so our tree will be ‘pretty’, but rather each ornament that adorns its branches has a story. Whether it be a handmade ornament from the second grade, a gift received from a friend or a [...]
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11 Tonight the community of Leroy came together for singing, bell [...]
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I can always tell when the holiday season has arrived. No, it’s not the turkey and dressing, cranberry sauce or pumpkin pies. It’s not even the Christmas lights that are already hung along the rooftops. It’s the hundreds of catalogs that fill my mailbox on a daily basis! Everyday I’m receiving handfuls of catalogs for [...]