The Christmas Blog has indeed been a group effort! Honestly there have been many more post suggestions sent to us than we could possibly put up. We are saving some of them for next year. We’ve worked hard to take your ideas and post them so that we can share a laugh, […]

This is really a great project. With just pipe cleaners and yarn, kids can create a nativity scene with all the characters in the story. Reading Luke chapter 2 will help them get an idea on who was involved. Have fun and send us pictures of your child’s creation. We’ll post them later next week. […]

$50 buys a widow in Africa a goat for Christmas. This will change her life forever!
God’s heart is inclined to the widow, the orphan and the poor. Paste this pic on a jar and collect change with your kids - have them divert part of their allowance to a widow. […]

Nothing is as exciting for kids at Christmas time as presents. Kids can get in the spirit of giving by helping create great gift bags. Here are some links to cool kid projects on a Saturday afternoon.
Christmas Tree Gift Bag instructions
Reindeer Gift Bag instructions
Snowman Gift Bag instructions
Mitten Gift Bag instructions

Hey Kids! Santa loved Jesus too!  And his relationship with God was the very thing that made him want to give gifts to people.  Here’s a great website that let’s you write to him and get a letter back.  You’ll find loads of fun games and stories about Santa and the whole North Pole crew.
This […]

I like seeing wrapped Christmas presents under our tree.  However, with three kids in the house, the nicely wrapped presents used to only sit under the tree from 11 P.M. Christmas Eve (after they went to bed) until 7 A.M. Christmas morning (when they woke up).  Only the cat got to enjoy looking at presents […]

At our house there are a few treasured ornaments that everyone wants to have the priviledge of hanging on the tree. One of those is a ornament that depicts the Real Santa Claus. When the kids were very little, we began the telling the story of the real Saint Nicholas and how he […]

Looking for a fun family night?
Run down to the video store and rent The Nativity Story. This movie was a real treat for our whole family - including teenagers. It is very true to the scripture and the only thing we didn’t like was a rather wimpy portrayal of the angel. Enjoy!

In sharp contrast to Sponge Bob, Tom and Jerry told a story with no words at all. Here’s a trip down memory lane with your kids… a Tom and Jerry Christmas.

During the Civil War, both sides ceased fighting and Christmas carols were heard coming from both sides of the battlefield. What is the […]

Everyone is starving after school! So make a snack that helps everyone remember the blessings of this season. Each of the ingredients here represent a part of the Christmas story, and this link will take you to a story that explains the meanings of the decorations we use every year and take for […]

Imagine being a child in a war torn country. Or in a land hit by famine. Or a New Orleans child after Hurricane Katrina. For these kids, Christmas gifts may be a dream that seems to have no possibility of coming true.
Several years ago, churches all over our city began participating in […]

Telling the story of Christmas can happen through out the Christmas Season. Remembering that God loved us so much that he sent his Son to earth is the solution to the stress and hustle of the holiday season. This Advent Calendar Coloring book is a fun way to keep telling the story day by […]

It’s a snowy weekend here in Sioux Falls, perhaps you have a cat or dog nearby. Invite them to enjoy this with you.

Here’s the difference between cats and dogs. Dogs think… “You feed me, love me, you welcome me into your home… You must be God.” Cats think, “You feed me, love me, you welcome […]

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When you are done with that, grab a Tolkien book, a cup of joe, and spend the afternoon with the elves - ’cause Tolkien understood that elves were the good […]