A young Native-American boy and a Franciscan priest learn the true meaning of Christmas during a holiday party at a reservation mission.
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A Journey to Bethlehem, December 5, 2021
For children and their families…
Kids will have the opportunity to walk along with Joseph and Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem. They’ll complete a census with the Roman guard before they meet Mary and Elizabeth to grind some grain and sew a quilt square, help Joseph in his carpentry shop, and visit the manger scene to take a photo with Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and the animals in the stable.
Children can also create their own ornament and draw a picture to remember the Nativity scene. This is an excellent way for preschool and elementary age children to develop memories of Christmas. Moms and Dads will want to tag along, rather than dropping kids off, as children walk through the journey at their own pace.
Pender UMC
12401 Alder Woods Drive
Fairfax, VA US 22033
Fairfax, VA US 22033
Learn more at https://penderumc.org/christmas/
Advent Wreath — Chuck Knows Church
Sunday, November 28, is the First Sunday in Advent. I’m skipping a couple of the Chuck Knows Church episodes because this one is so timely. We’ll get back to the others after Christmas.
The first Candle is lit on the first Sunday of Advent. It is called the Prophecy Candle and reminds us that Jesus’ coming was prophesied hundreds of years before He was born. The candle’s purple color represents Christ’s royalty as the King of Kings.
Suggested Bible Reading: Luke 1:26-38
Chuck Knows Church — ADVENT WREATH. Four candles in a circle with a big one in the middle? Yep, take a moment and learn the basics about the advent wreath. And why is the pink candle…pink?
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving
Psalm 100:4:
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
Tonight – Community Thanksgiving Eve Service
THE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE will be held on Wednesday, November 24, at 7pm. This is a “virtual only” worship experience that will be hosted by OX Hill Baptist Church. Rev. White and members of our music ministry will be participating.
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