We put this one up for our little friend Ben and all the other Thomas the Tank Engine fans.  

Tidings of Great Joy!!

When what to my wondering eyes did appear?  …an article on “Penguins - Designed By God” in the latest copy of our Answers Magazine.  Check it out.  
The subtitle is “amazing and intriguing, penguins display the creativity and provision of the Creator God.” We knew our friend “Peng Nguyen” was the perfect mascot for the […]

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. […]

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 […]

This song by Go Fish is a favorite and it’s catchy little toon will even have the adults humming along.
 

What do you think… is Xmas merely an abbreviation for Christmas? Or, is Christ really getting snubbed by a society that refuses to call on His name? Comments please?

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 […]

As a mom, I’m careful about which websites I allow my kids to use. But my 8-year old daughter and I have found one that is FUN FUN FUN, and includes LOTS OF PENGUINS and is an extremely SAFE virtual world for kids to play!!
Club Penguin is monitored and kids will get removed permanently […]

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 […]

Hey Kids! Here’s a link to a Kidzone website with great coloring pages, games, cool penguin facts and some great crafts. Check out the Toilet Paper Roll penguin… it’s my favorite! Then go to the Monteray Bay Aquarium site to learn about the 17 different kinds of penguins God made! These are some […]