Advent and Christmas

Mary’s Song: Images for Social Media

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Christine H. • Leave a comment

It is a strange year with the 4th Sunday of Advent also being Christmas Eve. With that in mind I made a few images of the conversation between Mary and the angel to post this week. Feel free to use them if you like. Merry Christmas to you all. Thank you for the gift of … Continue reading →

A Christmas Gift for My Readers

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Christine H. • 1 Comment

Dear Bless Each One readers, This Advent I have struggled with the busyness and consumerism that casts a long shadow on the birth of Christ, the light of the world. Your continued readership reminds me that I am not alone; there are many of us searching for ways to practice faith, seeking the experience of … Continue reading →

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2017 Simple Advent Devotional

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Christine H. • 2 Comments

Update for 2017 – mason jar Advent stickers and readings. Continue reading →

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Avoiding Christmas Eve Freak Out

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Christine H. • Leave a comment

After a long, purposeful Christmas planning meeting yesterday, one of the staff vowed, “I will not freak out. I will not freak out.” I keep repeating the statement as I tackle the laundry list of details big and small that go into planning Christmas Eve worship with children. For those of you planning pageants, impromptu … Continue reading →

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What new thing? an Advent Reflection

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Christine H. • Leave a comment

In past years, I have known what has been growing in Advent’s womb. My relationship with Brian began on Thanksgiving day. By Christmas we were talking marriage. Together we have felt our own babies’ kicks during Advent, twice. We have prepared for new homes. We have learned traditions in a new country. New ministries and … Continue reading →

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Advent & Christmas Eve Resources

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Christine H. • 3 Comments

Are you finished planning Advent yet? I’ll be finalizing this next week (hopefully!). This year, due to scheduling of the pageant and cantata, we will not have Sunday school classes during worship. I’m excited about exploring how to incorporate faith formation into worship. We’ll likely be using Godly Play scripts, using real people as the … Continue reading →