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See you when I return for family fun Friday!

Traditionally referring to the boxes taken to families of the serving classes in the UK who had to work Christmas and went to see their own families on December 26th. With Christmas Day also being a no football day in the UK it is also a day for sports watching and games. Another strong traditionContinue reading “Boxing Day”

New things are coming! Spend time today as a family sorting through toys and putting some in storage for the summer, some to take to the thrift store and the broken to the recycling bin. Change the books on the shelf and enjoy the new space.

 Psalm 122 v 7 “O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls and prosperity in your palaces.” David composed this song to be sung on the road to Jerusalem. Physically positioned on higher ground going to Jerusalem was an uphill walk. David describes that he was happy to be going to Jerusalem, and whatContinue reading ” O Jerusalem!”

 Luke 1:68-79 v 24 -25 “We have been rescued from our enemies so that we can serve God without fear. In holiness and righteousness for as long as we live.” Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist was given these words by God for us today. A mighty savior, just as He promised, to saveContinue reading ” Rescued”

Mother Teresa served all her life in one of the poorest parts of the world. Here is her prayer :- Make us worthy Lord, to serve others throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Give them through our hands this day their daily bread. and by our understanding love, give peaceContinue reading ”   Family Fun Friday”

Take two minutes to stand quietly and remember that we are all connected in this world. That those who fight in distant lands now and in the past and did not return are part of our story. Let there be peace on earth.

Get out the pillows  and yoga mats and masking tape and set up a space for gymnastics at home. Use the tape to outline a balance beam, pillows to roll onto, and mats for handstands against the wall, who can stand the longest? It might be wet and cold where you are today but enjoyContinue reading ”   Friday Family Fun”

The original Jack o lantern used to frighten away evil spirits was made out of turnip. Early settlers from Europe found that pumpkins were a lot easier to carve so adapted the tradition to carve pumpkins instead of turnips. Collect some pumpkins with your family today and enjoy drawing faces on them or carving themContinue reading “Turnips to Pumpkins”

Spend time today looking into your roots. Where was your grandfather from? Where was his father from ? If you have any records or old pictures see if you can identify all the people. Take some time to draw a family tree. Check out the ancestors of Jesus found in Matthew 1 v 1-16.