Events @ First PresThis week’s focus is on the wonderful role of the angels who anticipate and proclaim both Advents of Christ to earth. As busy as we will be as the pressure increase while time decreases, let’s keep our hearts open to the pure joy and gladness of this wonderful event so gloriously expressed by the...
The focus this week is on the shepherds keeping watch over their flocks and how their routine duties were interrupted by the wonderful news of the angels. Many splendid carols, legends, and stories have been inspired by this biblical narrative of the shepherds. Select picture books or stories related to the shepherd theme to...
The focus this week is on the manger at Bethlehem. Setting up a crèche (or making a simple one from a craft book) encourages a visualization of this important event in history.
The thrust of this week’s activities is to prepare the house as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. As we anticipate the “hope of the prophets” we ready our hearts and home by calling attention to the spiritual parallels to our material preparations.
