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Saturday, December 31, 2022

Christmas Blessings 2022


Oh, give thanks to the Lord 
for His many blessings of 2022.
Gathered here with this part 
of the family for Christmas Eve.

The Schumacher Family 
                                       The Wilson Family
Moments and snippets.

The Schumacher family.
Littles and snuggles.
The Meier crew in Florida.
They don't stand still very much.
Fun with gifts.
The Meier family all together.
Far in miles but close in heart.
Matching jammies.
A Sweet princess.
Piles and piles of shoes.
A themed gift year.
Blanket forts.
Gifts that remind us of our greatest gift- Jesus.
Thankful for the families that are followers of Jesus.
The greatest gift for Papa and Gigi.
We give Him thanks and praise.



Scripture Doodles- December 2022

 

Scripture Doodles-December 2022
Devotion- Streams in the Desert
by L.B. Cowman
4 Colored Pencils 


Devotional phrases that tell the story

 of time in His Word.

A spot to land for daily reflection.

Friday, December 30, 2022

Soul-Tending Reading 2022

 

It is always good to see the stack of books
 at the end of the year. 
Soul-tending reading list led by the Holy Spirit 
as it comes before me. 
Praying attention to the nudges and the pathway. 
Trusting in the moment.
Looking forward to the journey of 2023.

Soul-Tending Reading- 2022
  • Led By God- June Temme
  • The Tent- Gary Paulsen
  • Pontius Pilate- Paul L. Maier
  • Overcoming Life's Sorrows- Reed Lessing
  • A Flame in the Dark- Sarah Baughman
  • Send Me- Berniece Bunkowske and Michelle Cox
  • The Hopeful Neighborhood- Don Everet and BARNA
  • The Divine Dance- Richard Rohr
  • Celebration of Discipline- Richard Foster
  • My Next Step-Volume 1- Getting Started- Justin Rossow
  • Send Me- Bunkowske/Cox
  • Words of Peace and Protection-CPH
  • Building a Discipling Culture- Mike Breen
Here is the list and stacks for the last ten years-

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Gordon is 6!

 

Gordon John turned 6 this week.
This fun-loving fix-it guy
 loves all things mechanical.
Remote control is the way to go.
A festive balloon wreath made the 
Paw Patrol cake a fun centerpiece.
Sprinkles make everything a party.
Paw Patrol vehicle, Catan JR., a tool bag and tools
 and stomp rockets.
Fun times just waiting!
Blowing out candles is serious work.
Good thing there is a cheer team!
Blessing to you young man!
We love you very much!




Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Worship into the Week- Christmas Day

 

Worship into the Week-
Psalm 98 and Isaiah 52
Our God reigns.
He saved us, not because of anything 
 that we have done, but by His mercy.
That leads us to singing and rejoicing.

We know this GOOD NEWS 

and we must make it a priority  

to share the story of salvation for ALL PEOPLE.

Christmas is the reminder of this great gift.

Supplies:

Visual Church Year Printable

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Worship into the Year Printable

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Prismacolor Pencils

Magazine Cutouts

Vintage Stamps



Tuesday, December 27, 2022

The United States Botanic Gardens

Always a fun adventure to see what
 is up at the Botanic Garden.
This year it is Season Greenings 2022.

Gathered greens in pots greet guests.

Amazing structures of Washington monument buildings 
are made of all sorts fo pods, bark, flowers and leaves. 
Truly these are each a work of art.
Fun cousin time.
Grandloves liked the orchids and pretty flowers.
The array of cacti and  "fuzzies" 
were fun in their variety.
But, the scene stealing was the G-Gauge trains running
 on tracks all over a huge display
 outside that also featured "growing spaces".
On a sunshine day we stood outside watching them run. 
 
Then we moved to the garden area
and watched 6 littles run and run.
A fun day in D.C.



The farming scenes outside  made from plant parts include:

Cranberry Bog, Massachusetts, United States, North America
  • Orange Grove, Florida, United States, North America
  • Terrace Farming, Rice and Lentils, Nepal, Asia
  • Hillside Vineyard, Grapes, South Australia, Australia
  • Indoor Vertical Farming, Finland, Europe
  • Coffee-Banana-Sweet Potato Cropping System, Uganda, Africa
  • Sorghum-Millet-Cowpea Cropping System, Mali, Africa
  • Olive Grove, Spain, Europe
  • Potato Farm and Machu Picchu, Peru, South America
  • Onion Farm, Mexico, North America
  • Rooftop Urban Farm, Illinois, United States, North America
  • Artichoke Farm, California, United States, North America
  • Wheat and Corn Farm, Kansas, United States, North America

Monday, December 26, 2022

Worship into the Week- Christmas Eve


Devotional Journaling using the  

Worship into the Week resources can also go right

 into your Bible as a tip in or in the margin.

This is in my Enduring Word Bible.

The margin on the right is the printed margin

 that comes in the Bible.

Christmas Eve Worship
 for a midnight reflection.
Christmas Eve Worship resources.

This full page resources works

 in my ESV Interleaved Bible.

I love the versatility of the Worship into the Week resources.

Whether you use them in assorted Bibles, 

or a journal they are wonderful worship additions.

For Unto Us a Child is Born!!!

Supplies:

Visual Church Year Printable

vcy-graphics-only-december-2022

Worship into the Week Printables

worship-into-the-week-december-2022

Prismacolor Pencils

Magazine Cutouts

Washi Tape

Vintage Stamps

Gelatos


Sunday, December 25, 2022

Advent Calendar- 2022

 

Advent Calendar for 2022
Oh, Taste and See that the Lord is Good!
Designed by Rachel Hinz
Devotional- 
This Will Be a Sign- Henri Nouwen

4 Colored Pencils and a Gold Pen
A "Take Away" Phrase 
for each day of Advent
that tells the story of this Advent Walk
this year.

Resource:


Thursday, December 22, 2022

Advent Waiting

 

Advent Preparations include setting out 
age- appropriate sets for the littles.
Or making our own set 
with a resource from Visual Faith Ministry.

Jesus is the Reason for the Season
Spending time in our waiting -
reflecting on Jesus.
A very special family.




Unto Us a Child is Born
Advent Calendars help with
 the Countdown and Story Telling

Silent Night

The Shepherds and Wise Men
Adding the Jesse Tree Ornaments and reviewing
 the symbols of the heritage and lineage of Jesus.
It helps me to focus on the important part
 of Christmas-
Jesus.
How He came to earth for me and for YOU!
Resource Here: