22-Dec-2018 - Third Saturday of Advent

I am grateful to the various sites from where I picked up ideas for the write-ups, images and videos that happened to touch my heart while preparing myself and my children on this Advent journey in faith .. I have tried giving credits where I could.. I have tailored the materials accordingly to suit my needs. My sincere apologies if I have not given due credit in all places. - Sabrina D'Mello

Countdown to Christmas ...

(Credits : https://www.timeanddate.com/clocks/freecountdown.html)

Let’s watch the Scriptures Luke 1:80

(Credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhJEwx9blHk&t=57s)

Reflection

Luke concludes the account of John’s birth with an interesting footnote and a reminder: John “grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.” We have no idea of the 30 odd years that followed in John's life... His education, religious observance, death of his parents as they were already old when he was born .. or his retirement from the world to the desert.

We only know the grown up John who lived in the wilderness, awaiting the moment the Spirit of God would stir him to begin his work, preparing the people of Israel for their Savior.

In the meantime, as our Christmas devotions continue, we rejoin Mary as she remembers the birth of her special baby Jesus.

  

Christmas Symbol : 

Ornaments

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Ornaments began appearing on the Christmas Tree scene in the early 16th century in the form of fruits and nuts as yet another symbol that all hope is not lost. It was also called the Paradise Tree.  Soon foil-type decorations were added as representative of how we are vessels that reflect Christ’s love. In 1800s, glass ornaments were made.

Today, ornaments represent family history and important times in the life of a family. An ornament in the shape of a baby may represent the birth of a new member of the family or a key, the purchase of a new home.

Today get creative, gather your craft supplies and create a new ornament to place on the tree. Take special care to think of how this ornament can represent you or your family this year.

Prayer

Lord, make me an ornament that reflects Christ’s love to others. Thank you for my family that loves me and helps me to live for you. Amen.

Let’s sing along with this carol - 

Santa Clause is Coming to Town

(Credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSmsq2iq4bQ)

Quiz Time 



Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree.  

In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall.