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Advent 2012
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Advent For the Family

December 16, 2012

It's Sunday!

Begin by lighting the same two candles as last evening. Then light the pink or rose colored candle. Rose is a sign of joy that He is coming soon! Christmas is much closer now :)

Christmas Carol:

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Let your heart be light
From now on,
our troubles will be out of sight

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the Yule-tide gay,
From now on,
our troubles will be miles away.

Here we are as in olden days,
Happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more.

Through the years
We all will be together,
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star
upon the highest bough.
And have yourself
A merry little Christmas now.

Bible Reading:

Luke 1

The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold
5In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commandments and regulations blamelessly. 7But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years. 8Once when Zechariah's division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, 9he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. 10And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside. 11Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. 12When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. 13But the angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. 14He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, 15for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth.[
2] 16Many of the people of Israel will he bring back to the Lord their God. 17And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous--to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."

Activity: Holiday Window Dressing

Recipe Idea: Lemon Bars

2 sticks real butter
1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
4 eggs well beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
8 Tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 Tablespoon grated lemon rind
4 Tablespoons flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder

Cream first three ingredients together and spread evenly in an ungreased jelly roll pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until lightly brown. Beat eggs, mix with remaining ingredients, pour over bake pastry. Bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool for 15 minutes then cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Closing Prayer: Today you lit the 3rd candle which is the candle of JOY that Jesus is coming soon. Have you ever thought of JOY this way before

Jesus Others Yourself

If you put Jesus first, others second and yourself last, you will experience true JOY this Christmas season! Celebrate and feel the JOY that comes from knowing Christ!

End with a GIANT GROUP HUG!

 

 

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