Last month December 2025 we do door to door visit for carols singing , prayer sessions and sharing words of God. by the grace of God we Visit 25000 homes in a town and then on 23 December we distribut some cloths and some other gifts to needy families . special thanks to my team. Intercession worship ministry . IWM

From; Brenda Walsh Ministries The Best Christmas Tree Some people look forward to the holiday season all year long. They love the decorations, the smell of evergreen trees, shopping for gifts, and singing carols with friends. People tend to be more generous around Christmas time - even nicer and friendlier. But in the midst of all the hustle and bustle, too many people forget about the true meaning of Christmas - the real reason for the season. This year, instead of focusing on the tree in your living room, focus on another tree, the one that Jesus died on. Think about the reason Jesus came down to this earth - not to decorate a tree but to hang on it so that you might have eternal life. As you sit in your easy chair, enjoying the twinkling lights on your tree, let your mind drift away to a night long ago, when baby Jesus was born. He didn’t just come to this earth as an exciting adventure or to experience how it would be to walk around as a human. He didn’t come just because “He could.” He came for one reason: to hang on a tree of death, giving His life so that you might live. What a gift! This plan of salvation is a beautiful story of unfathomable love which will amaze you, humble you, and transform you. The world is darkened by sin, but because of Christ’s sacrifice on the best Christmas tree ever, that life-giving tree on Calvary, His light shines brighter than all other lights, as it brightly beams hope to the world. Text: 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 5:8, Philippians 2:6-8, Mark 10:45

Good morning, brethren. 1. Our morning prayer focuses on "Praising God's compassion." 2. "Spiritual Adventure." Are you ready to embark on a spiritual adventure? 3a. Do you know God's special book and how great it is? 4. Do you know what "merry" means? 5. Do you know what's so funny about money? To know more, read the message below: 1. Morning Prayer The LORD [is] gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works. ⏤ Psalm 145:8-9 God’s mercy is deeper than we can comprehend and reaches further than we imagine. ⏤ John Newton O God, our Father, we praise Your name; we extol You; we worship You! You are great and greatly to be praised; Your greatness is unsearchable! One generation shall praise Your works to another and shall declare Your mighty acts. We would speak of the glorious honor of Your majesty and of Your wondrous works. We would make known Your mercy. You, Lord, are gracious and full of compassion—slow to anger and of great mercy. You are good to all—Your tender mercies are over all Your works. All Your works shall praise You, and Your saints shall bless You. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures throughout all generations. You uphold Your children who fall and raise up all those who are bowed down. The eyes of all wait upon You, and You give them their food in due season. You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. You are near unto all who call upon You—to all that call upon You in truth. You will fulfill the desire of those who fear You; You also will hear their cry and will save them. You preserve all those who love You. We thank You that we may have such assured confidence in You. May we have grace to live before the world, so as to prove our sincerity. Help us to keep the vows we made on Sunday when we went to Your sanctuary. May our weekday life be as good as our Sunday promises. The spirit is willing—we desire to live worthily; but the flesh is weak. Strengthen all good purposes in our hearts, and may we be enabled to live righteously in the world. We ask all, with the forgiveness of our sins, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/78/morning #taptapstudio #youdevotion. 2. 😀💝🌺🎁🌹🎀 MORNING TEA. THE WORD FOR TODAY SUNDAY DECEMBER 21, 2025. "SPIRITUAL ADVENTURES" ‘God…will never give up on you.’ 1 Corinthians 1:9 TM THINK BEING a Christian isn’t exciting? Check out these headlines. Man in desert discovers burning bush that can’t be extinguished. Sea opens and thousands walk through on dry land. Giant who threatened a nation killed by teen with slingshot. Jewish girl saves her people from destruction. Three young rebels survive blazing furnace. Man brought back from the dead after four days. City walls mysteriously fall. Preacher swallowed by giant fish and lives to tell the tale. Prophet caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot. These aren’t from the tabloids; they’re from Scripture. Adventure means ‘exciting and dangerous undertakings’. When you embark on the spiritual adventure Paul mentions, you can expect God to test your faith in ways you never imagined. The Bible talks about those ‘who through faith conquered kingdoms…shut the mouths of lions, quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength’ (Hebrews 11:33-34 NIV). John Eldredge says: ‘Adventure, with all its requisite danger and wildness, is a deeply spiritual longing written into the soul of man…Moses doesn’t encounter the living God at the shopping centre. He finds him in the deserts of Sinai…Deep in a man’s heart are fundamental questions that cannot be answered at the kitchen table…it’s fear that keeps [him] at home where things are neat and orderly and under his control.’ When God wants to do something wonderful through you, He has to get you from where you are to where He is. How about it: Are you ready to embark on a spiritual adventure with God? Bible In A Year: 1 Cor 1-3, Matt 1:6b-11. Courtesy Grace So Amazing Foundation🌹🎀 *To partner with us, kindly refer to page 9 of the hard copy edition or simply send us a WhatsApp message/call on +2348128000068.*🌷🎀💝🌹. 3a. ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*(SINCERE MILK: Children Daily Devotional Guide 2⃣0⃣2⃣5️⃣)*_ 🙇🏼🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼🙇‍♀️🙇🏼‍♂️ ```MONDAY 22ND DECEMBER, 2025``` *GOD'S SPECIAL BOOK* 📓📖✍🏽❓🫵🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🧎🏾🧎🏾‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```REVELATION 20:11-15```📜📜 🕔📚🖋️🚻😁🎼🏆🍉🪴🌈💻 🔑📖 ```Key Verse:``` _*"And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire" (Revelation 20:15).*_ 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 *God keeps a special book with the names of all saved children, those who are ready for heaven. This Book is with God in heaven; so, no one can add his/her name secretly. If your name is not in this book, you are not ready for heaven, and you will end up in hell. The Book is referred to as the Book of Life.* Sam was very excited to start his university programme. He was determined to become an engineer one day, and he worked hard in his academic programme. But as time went by, Sam started to get lazy. He skipped classes, didn't study much, and even failed in some of his courses. When it came to the time of graduation, Sam was shocked to find out that he did not make the list of graduands. He had not completed all his courses, and he had to carry over some. Sam felt really sad and disappointed. He wished he had worked harder and stayed focused on his goals. *To have your name in God's special Book, you must repent and give your life to Jesus. Friends of Jesus should not get distracted by worldly things but stay focused on God and live a holy life. Heaven is too important to miss. With God's help, we will make it in Jesus' name.* 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥 ```🅿️rayer:``` _*Dear God, help us to stay focused on our goals and to finish well, and make it to heaven at last.*_ 🙏🏽 ```📖 Further Reading:``` *Revelation 3:5* Watch a video devoted to today's Sincere Milk topic @ https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] God's Special Book https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#SincereMilk22ndDecember2025* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. b. ```DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY``` _*HIGHER EVERYD🅰️Y: (A DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE FOR YOUTHS)*_ ✍🏽👩🏻‍💼🌻 🍇🙏🏽🛰🚀🔬📚 ```MONDAY 22ND DECEMBER, 2025``` *THE GREATNESS OF GOD'S WORD* 📖📓🫵🏽🧎🏾🧎🏾‍♀️🙏🏽 📜📜```TEXT:DEUTERONOMY 10:1-5```📜📜 📖``` MEMORY VERSE:``` _*"And he wrote on the tables, according to the first writing, the ten commandments, which the LORD spake unto you in the mount out of the midst of the fire in the day of the assembly: and the LORD gave them unto me" (DEUTERONOMY 10:4).*_ *D. L. Moody once said, "I never saw a useful Christian who was not a student of the Bible." God instructed Moses to make two tables of stone to replace the initial ones he broke as a result of the rebellion of the Israelites. He was also to make an ark of wood where the tables of commandments would be kept in the Tabernacle.* *It is instructive to note here that, though the first tables were broken, God's words are indestructible, inerrant, never irrelevant, or to be refashioned. His words superintendent over all human limitations and weaknesses. In all things, they must be given first place.* *With the dismal failure of Israel to keep the law, God decided to write the laws no more on tables of stone but on the freshly tables of their heart. This unique privilege is available for all children of God who sincerely pray and consecrate their lives for a true heart circumcision.* *Do not wait for tables of stone; read and study the words on printed pages and electronic devices today, and obey them.* 💬 ```QUOTE:``` _*Read and study the words.*_ 🏆 ```CHALLENGE:``` _*Read God's word on printed pages and electronic devices.*_ 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ```PRAYER:``` _*Make me love and obey your word, dear Lord.*_ Watch a video devoted to today's Higher Everyday topic @ https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS] The Greatness Of God's Word https://dailymanna.app// *TXD [THEXDEVOTIONALS] on Twitter* *#HigherEveryday22ndDecember2025* *#GCK* *#WorshipNuggets* *#BibleNuggets* *#LeadershipNuggets* *#RevivalNuggets* *#CrusadeNuggets* https://www.youtube.com/[THEXDEVOTIONALS]. 4. Skip to content Rev. Billy Graham Devotional Posted onDecember 22, 2025 by Christian Channel What does Merry Mean? Check out other Christian Apps. Rev. Billy Graham Books And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God . . . —Luke 2:13 When at this season of the year we wish our friends a “Merry Christmas,” it is essential to realize that true merriment of heart is contingent upon the recognition of the truth that Christ was born in Bethlehem for our salvation. The word “merry” is from an old Anglo-Saxon word which sometimes meant “famous,” “illustrious,” “great,” or “mighty.” Originally, to be merry did not imply to be merely mirthful, but strong and gallant. It was in this sense that gallant soldiers were called “merry men.” Favorable weather was called “merry weather.” Brisk winds were called a “merry gale.” Spenser speaks of London as “merry London.” The word “merry” carries with it the double thought of “might” and “mirth,” and is used both ways in Scripture. One of the early Christmas carols was “God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen.” The Christian is to engage in spiritual merriment as he thinks upon the fact that, through the redemption, he becomes a child of God’s family. The Bible teaches that the angels made merry at Christ’s birth. Prayer for the day This Christmas my heart is indeed merry when I think of Your birth, dear Lord. I rejoice with the angels and praise Your holy name! Check out other Christian Apps. :Rev. Billy Graham Books Post navigation Previous Post Previous Christmas Is Not a Myth 5. Skip to content Daily Youth Devotional Posted onDecember 22, 2025 by Christian Channel What’s So Funny About Money? – Today’s Youth Devotion What’s So Funny About Money? Bible Reading: Matthew 6:22-24 You cannot serve both God and money. Matthew 6:24 DID YOU HEAR about Fred and Frank, the two bungling counterfeiters? These dim­wits printed a pile of money, but this phony currency was really phony. Instead of printing $20, $50, or $100 bills, they printed thousands of $18 bills. “How are we going to spend our money?” Fred said to Frank. “Everybody around here knows that our $18 bills are fakes.” “I have an idea,” said Frank. “Let’s haul the money way out in the backwoods. Maybe they’ll change some of our bills for real money.” So Fred and Frank took a sack of phony money and started driving into the hills. Eventually they drove up to an old, broken-down general store. “These people won’t think twice about changing an $18 bill,” Fred and Frank agreed. They walked into the store and approached the old clerk behind the counter. “Would you be able to make change for us?” said Fred. “I reckon I will,” said the store clerk. “What do you need?” Frank answered, “Well, can you change this $18 bill?” “Sure enough,” the store clerk said, reaching for the till. Fred turned to Frank and winked. Their plan seemed to be working. “By the way,” said the store clerk, “which kind of bills would you like in return two nines or three sixes?” If money is always at the center of your life, you will have more problems than Fred and Frank. Money can be a demanding master. The more you accumulate, the more you want. The more stuff you acquire with money, the more stuff you itch to have. And the more you stockpile money and stuff, the less you want to share with others. Jesus put it all on the line: You can’t serve God and money. When money is your master, you want to grab and hoard and spend on yourself. When God is your mas­ter, you learn to share with people in need and to give to others. For Christians, money is simply a tool to serve others. That doesn’t mean you have to give away all your money and possessions. It just means you don’t let money or your desire to stuff yourself with stuff tell you what to do with your life. If the only things dancing in your head right now are all the things you want to get this Christmas, you might be serving the wrong master. Let God change your heart as you contemplate all you can give to others at this giving time of the year. REFLECT: What is dominating your thoughts right now-giving or getting? PRAY: Father, build in me the kind of giving heart that you have-the one that was so selfless that you sent your Son to earth. Post navigation Previous Post Previous Wise Investing – Today’s Youth Devotion Last seven Days Devotional What’s So Funny About Money? – Today’s Youth Devotion Wise Investing – Today’s Youth Devotion The Right Stuff – Today’s Youth Devotion No Strings Attached – Today’s Youth Devotion The Temple of Love – Today’s Youth Devotion Don’t Settle for Anything Less – Today’s Youth Devotion Search for: Search … Search.

Jesus in a Manger And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger. Luke 2:7 NASB In pondering the Biblical narrative of the first Christmas, I was struck by several stark contrasts woven throughout the story. Almighty God donned the fragile flesh of a helpless newborn. With all the wealth of the world at his disposal, our Lord chose a peasant girl to wrap him in rags. The pure, spotless Savior born among the muck and filth of stable stalls. Power to weakness, the rich becoming poor, the clean amid the unclean. And there are countless other antonymic themes embedded into this beloved story – the Light of the world shining into the dark of night, the expressed excitement of the angels versus the inferred indifference of the innkeeper, Heaven touching Earth, ordinary people cast in an extraordinary event. But no contrast spoke to me more than the one, Jesus in a manger. It is that time worn image we have romanticized and sanitized in our nativity displays. It is such a threadbare cliché, sung about in carols and recounted to children, that we often overlook the absolute absurdity of it - God laid to rest in a barnyard trough; this precious priceless gift nestled in the crudest of containers. Pause and think about this setting. A pearl in a pigsty. A diamond in the dirt. The manger is as unbefitting God’s Son as a margarine tub would be for the crown jewels. Is there ever a greater disparity than this one? But when I consider the personal narrative of my own life, there is another truth that rivals the utter absurdity of Jesus in the manger. Paul declares it in 2 Corinthians 4:7 when he states that we have a “treasure in jars of clay”. He is writing about the Holy Spirit living inside of believers. The Son of God placed in a roughhewn bed of straw and the Spirit of God placed in a raw and broken soul. And through this dwelling and control of his Spirit, we can experience countless other spiritual contrasts - weakness transforming to power, poverty replaced by provision, darkness dispelled by light. Help me God, this Christmas, to be awash with wonder and worship for you, the God who stooped to rescue fallen, frail and flawed people like me. Thank you that you are the Jesus of the manger. Throughout this Day: Listen to "Manger Throne" by Phil Wickham and let it ignite your worship of our King Jesus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPiFsJDgIq8 #jesus #manger #teaching #learning #gospel #bible

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To celebrate the birth of Christ without pagan traditions, focus on worship, simplicity, scripture, and acts of love—centering the day entirely on Jesus rather than seasonal customs. Here’s a meaningful, Christ-centered approach drawn from biblical principles and early Christian practices: 1. Worship and Prayer Begin the day with worship—either privately or with a small gathering. Read Luke 2 and Matthew 1–2, reflecting on the nativity story. Sing or listen to Christ-focused hymns (e.g., “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”) rather than secular carols. 2. Scripture-Centered Reflection Host a Bible study or devotional focused on the incarnation—why God became flesh (John 1:14). Reflect on prophecies fulfilled (e.g., Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2). Encourage journaling or sharing personal testimonies of how Christ’s birth impacts your life. ❤️ 3. Acts of Love and Service Give to the poor, widows, orphans, or strangers—echoing Christ’s mission (Matthew 25:40). Prepare a simple meal and invite someone in need or someone who is alone. Consider anonymous giving or “birthday gifts for Jesus” (e.g., donations, acts of kindness). 4. Avoid Pagan Symbols Skip the tree, mistletoe, Santa, and yule logs, which have pagan origins. Instead, decorate with scripture banners, nativity scenes, or candles symbolizing Christ as the Light of the World (John 8:12). 5. Celebrate on a Different Day (Optional) Some believers choose to celebrate in the fall, aligning with the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), which some scholars suggest may coincide with Jesus’ actual birth. Others simply de-emphasize the date and focus on the meaning. 6. Family Discipleship Use the day to teach children about Jesus’ birth and mission. Create Christ-centered traditions like lighting Advent candles, memorizing verses, or reenacting the nativity. ✨ 7. Keep It Simple Avoid consumerism, excess, and distraction. Embrace quiet, reverent joy—a celebration of God’s greatest gift, not a festival of materialism. This kind of celebration doesn’t reject joy—it reclaims it. It’s about honoring the Messiah with purity, purpose, and presence, not performance. Sources: Prayer Life – How to Celebrate Christmas Without Paganism Bible Verses Now – How to Celebrate Christmas Without Paganism ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Christmas Tree Evergreen tree: Symbolizes eternal life through Christ, who is unchanging and ever-living. Pointed shape: Reminds some of the Trinity or points heavenward. Lights: Represent Jesus as the Light of the World (John 8:12). Ornaments: Can symbolize blessings, fruits of the Spirit, or God’s gifts. Lights and Candles Symbolism: Jesus is the Light that shines in the darkness (John 1:5). Advent candles: Mark the weeks leading to Christ’s birth, each representing hope, peace, joy, and love. Gifts Inspired by: The Magi’s gifts to Jesus (gold, frankincense, myrrh). Spiritual meaning: Reflects God’s ultimate gift—His Son (John 3:16). Modern application: Giving in love and humility, not consumerism. Wreaths Circular shape: Symbolizes eternity and God’s unending love. Evergreens: Again, point to eternal life. Advent wreaths: Used to prepare hearts for Christ’s coming, with candles marking spiritual themes. Candy Cane Shape: Like a shepherd’s staff—Jesus is the Good Shepherd. Colors: Red for His sacrifice, white for purity. Bells Symbolism: Call people to worship; remind us of the announcement of Christ’s birth by angels. Spiritual echo: Like the shepherd’s bell guiding lost sheep back to the fold. Carols Many carols are rich in theology, proclaiming Christ’s birth, kingship, and redemption. Reclaiming vs. Rejecting While some symbols have pagan origins, their meanings have been transformed over centuries. The key is intent: if these elements point your heart and home toward Christ, they can be powerful tools of worship and witness. Sources: [1†source] Archdiocese of New Orleans – Christian Meaning of Christmas Decorations [3†source] Biblical Pathway – Meaning of the Christmas Tree [5†source] Daily Christian Journey – Sacred Symbols of Christmas ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Origins of Christmas Carols Early Church Roots: The first known Christmas hymn, “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” (Angel’s Hymn), was sung in Rome as early as AD 129. Medieval to Reformation Era: Carols evolved as teaching tools—simple, poetic songs to convey biblical truths to the illiterate. Modern Classics: Many 18th–19th century carols (like “O Come, All Ye Faithful” or “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”) are rich in doctrine and praise. ✨ Examples of Christ-Centered Carols Carol Christ-Focused Message “O Holy Night” The Incarnation and redemption: “Long lay the world in sin and error pining…” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Declares Jesus’ divinity and mission: “Veiled in flesh the Godhead see…” “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” Echoes messianic prophecies from Isaiah and the longing for deliverance “Joy to the World” Celebrates Christ’s reign—not just His birth, but His second coming too “Silent Night” A reverent meditation on the peace and holiness of Christ’s birth Sources: Christian Aid, Crosswalk Scripture in Song Many carols are directly inspired by Bible verses: “The First Noel” — Luke 2:8–14 “Mary, Did You Know?” — Luke 1:26–38 “O Come, All Ye Faithful” — John 1:14, Matthew 2:1–11 You can find a full list of carols with biblical references here. Reclaiming the Playlist To keep your celebration sacred: Curate a playlist of worshipful carols—skip the Santa songs and focus on the Savior. Use music as devotion: sing together, reflect on lyrics, or play softly during prayer or Scripture reading. Consider writing your own verses or adapting familiar tunes with personal praise. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✨ A Christ-Centered Holiday Celebration Atmosphere: Warm, Sacred, and Simple Decor: Use natural elements like evergreen branches, candles, olive wood, and linen. Display a nativity scene as the focal point. Lighting: Soft candlelight or warm white lights to symbolize Christ as the Light of the World (John 8:12). Scent: Simmer cinnamon, clove, and orange on the stove—or burn frankincense and myrrh to echo the Magi’s gifts. The Heart: Scripture and Worship Daily Advent Readings: Begin December with a simple reading plan (Luke 1–2, Isaiah 9, John 1). Light a candle each evening and reflect. Christmas Eve or Day: Read Luke 2 aloud by candlelight. Let each person share what the birth of Christ means to them. Music: Play or sing carols that exalt Christ—“O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” “Joy to the World,” “What Child Is This.” The Table: Nourishment and Fellowship Meal: Keep it simple and joyful. A shared potluck or homemade bread and soup can be just as sacred as a feast. Prayer before eating: Thank God for the gift of Jesus, and pray for those in need. Empty chair: Leave one seat open to remember the lonely, the lost, or Christ Himself—always welcome at your table. Gifts: Spiritual, Not Material Acts of Love: Instead of store-bought gifts, give: A handwritten letter of blessing A shared memory or testimony A promise of time or service (e.g., “I’ll help you with your garden this spring”) “Gift to Jesus” box: Each person writes something they want to give Christ this year—obedience, trust, forgiveness, etc.—and places it in a box under the nativity. ❤️ Community and Compassion Invite someone in: A neighbor, widow, or someone who might be alone. Service project: Bake bread for others, visit a nursing home, or donate to a ministry in someone’s name. Family storytelling: Share how God has been faithful this year. Let children ask questions about Jesus’ birth and mission. Optional Traditions with Meaning Tradition Christ-Centered Twist Tree Decorate with names of God, verses, or symbols of Christ (cross, dove, crown) Wreath Use as an Advent wreath with candles for hope, peace, joy, and love Lights Represent Jesus as the Light in darkness Baking Make “bread of life” loaves to share or gift A Sample Day (Christmas Eve or Day) Morning: Quiet time with Scripture and prayer Midday: Prepare a simple meal together Afternoon: Deliver blessings or food to someone in need Evening: Candlelit reading of Luke 2, carols, and sharing Night: Write your “gift to Jesus” and pray as a family This kind of celebration is countercultural, but deeply freeing. It honors Christ not just in name, but in spirit and truth. If you’d like, I can help you design printable cards, a devotional guide, or even a visual mood board to bring this to life in your home. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Advent Reading Plan for Children (Dec 1–25) Theme: “The Promise, the Preparation, and the Prince of Peace” Day Scripture Theme Child-Friendly Focus Dec 1 Genesis 3:15 The First Promise God promised a Savior long ago Dec 2 Isaiah 9:2 Light in Darkness Jesus brings hope and light Dec 3 Micah 5:2 Bethlehem’s Role God chose a small town for a big gift Dec 4 Isaiah 7:14 A Virgin Will Bear a Son Jesus’ birth was a miracle Dec 5 Luke 1:5–25 Zechariah & Elizabeth God hears our prayers Dec 6 Luke 1:26–38 Mary’s Yes Saying “yes” to God with courage Dec 7 Luke 1:39–45 Mary & Elizabeth Joy in sharing good news Dec 8 Luke 1:46–56 Mary’s Song Praising God with our hearts Dec 9 Matthew 1:18–25 Joseph’s Dream Trusting God even when it’s hard Dec 10 Luke 2:1–5 The Journey to Bethlehem God’s plan unfolds step by step Dec 11 Luke 2:6–7 Jesus Is Born God came close—in a manger! Dec 12 Luke 2:8–12 Angels Announce Good news for everyone! Dec 13 Luke 2:13–14 Glory to God Worship with joy and song Dec 14 Luke 2:15–20 Shepherds Visit Sharing what we’ve seen and heard Dec 15 Matthew 2:1–2 Wise Men Seek Looking for Jesus with wonder Dec 16 Matthew 2:3–6 King Herod’s Fear Earthly power vs. heavenly peace Dec 17 Matthew 2:7–12 Gifts for the King Giving Jesus our best Dec 18 John 1:1–5 The Word Became Light Jesus is eternal and powerful Dec 19 John 1:14 God With Us Jesus came to live among us Dec 20 Galatians 4:4–5 Born to Redeem Jesus came at just the right time Dec 21 Philippians 2:5–11 Humble King Jesus chose love over status Dec 22 Isaiah 11:1–6 Peaceful Kingdom Jesus brings peace to all creation Dec 23 Revelation 21:1–5 All Things New Jesus will make everything right Dec 24 Luke 2:1–20 The Full Story Retell the nativity together Dec 25 John 3:16 The Greatest Gift Celebrate Jesus—God’s gift of love Optional Activities Crafts: Make stars, crowns, or nativity figures to match the daily theme. Prayer Jar: Write short prayers or thank-yous to Jesus and place them in a jar. “Gift to Jesus” box: Each child writes or draws something they want to give Jesus (kindness, obedience, love). Memory Verse Challenge: Pick one verse each week to memorize together.

Easter: Bigger Than Christmas? In our society there are two great religious holidays - Christmas and Easter. For most of us Christmas is the bigger and greater season of the year. It's the time of year when we gather with family and friends to sing carols, decorate the tree, and exchange gifts. Christmas is the climax of the whole year. Easter? Well, for most people it's just another long weekend, another chance to get away for a few days. Even Christians view Easter as a second-rate holiday! Somehow we've gotten our thinking badly mixed up. If Easter had not happened, Christmas would have no meaning. If the tomb is not empty, the cradle makes no difference. If Jesus did not rise from the dead, then he really is just a misguided Jewish rabbi with delusions of grandeur. If Easter is not true, then Christmas is only the story of an obscure baby born in an out-of-the-way village in a forgotten land 2000 years ago. It is Easter that gives Christmas its meaning. You want proof? In all the New Testament no major doctrinal point is ever built upon the the virgin birth of Christ. Not one. It's true. It happened. But it's never discussed or mentioned. In fact, two gospels don't even say anything about it. But the resurrection? That's a different story. In every part of the New Testament, it comes up again and again. Read the Acts 4:28. When the first Christians preached, they didn't mention Bethlehem; they talked about the empty tomb. They never got over the fact that on Easter Sunday when they went to the tomb, Jesus was gone.

La chiesa anglicana sta attraversando un momento di evidente difficoltà e disorientamento; dopo le dimissioni dell’Arcivescovo di Canterbury giunge ora, nelle diocesi, una incomprensibile circolare che, per discutibili motivi ideologici, chiederebbe di modificare il testo di alcuni tra i più noti canti natalizi. The Anglican Church is going through a time of evident difficulty and disorientation; after the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, an incomprehensible circular is now arriving in the dioceses, which, for questionable ideological reasons, would ask to modify the text of some of the most famous Christmas carols.

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