Starting school, or rather sending our children off to school for the first time, can be a daunting experience. But what if we could invoke the intercession of a Saint to keep our little students safe and well? Well, obviously we can, and here’s a simple craft activity that will keep them at the […]
A recent holiday saw me 6 months pregnant and in need of a maternity rashie but rather than spending $80 for an item I’ll probably wear a handful of times at best I made my own and you can do it too. And my DIY Maternity Rashie cost me about $7! What you’ll need: A
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Symbols: candle, flame, sun, chalice and host John 1:1-14 1In the beginning was the Word: the Word was with God and the Word was God.2 He was with God in the beginning.3 Through him all things came into being, not one thing came into being except through him.4 What has come into being in him
The Jesse Tree ~ December 24: Jesus is Light of the World Read More »
Symbols: tablets of stone Isaiah 7:14; 33:22 14 The Lord will give you a sign in any case: It is this: the young woman is with child and will give birth to a son whom she will call Immanuel. 22 (For Yahweh is our judge, Yahweh our lawgiver, Yahweh is our king and our Saviour.)
The Jesse Tree ~ December 23: Jesus is Emmanuel Read More »
One of the simplest and eye catching ways to decorate at Christmas time is by way of a wreath. Here is a simple tutorial you can adapt to create your own individual wreath. To start with you will need one wire coat hanger. Bend the coat hanger so that instead of the triangular shape
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Symbol: crown Psalm 2:7-8; Ephesians 2:14-20 7 I will proclaim the decree of Yahweh: He said to me, ‘You are my son, today have I fathered you.8 Ask of me, and I shall give you the nations as your birthright, the whole wide world as your possession. 14For he is the peace between us,
The Jesse Tree ~ December 22: Jesus is King of the Gentiles Read More »
Symbols: sun rising or high in sky Psalm 19:6-7 (in older Bibles this will be Psalm 18) 6 Rising on the one horizon he runs his circuit to the other, and nothing can escape his heat.7 The Law of Yahweh is perfect, refreshment to the soul; the decree of Yahweh is trustworthy, wisdom for the
The Jesse Tree ~ December 21: Jesus is the Radiant Dawn Read More »
Symbol: key Isaiah 22:22 22 I shall place the key of David’s palace on his shoulder; when he opens, no one will close, when he closes, no one will open. > FREE Downloads < Jesse Tree Scripture Booklet (PDF) Jesus Colouring-in Activity Make Your Own Jesse Tree: Free colouring-in ornament templates can be
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Symbol: plant with flower Isaiah 11:1-3 1 A shoot will spring from the stock of Jesse, a new shoot will grow from his roots.2 On him will rest the spirit of Yahweh, the spirit of wisdom and insight, the spirit of counsel and power, the spirit of knowledge and fear of Yahweh:3 his inspiration will
The Jesse Tree ~ December 19: Jesus is the Flower of Jesse Read More »
Symbol: burning bush Ex. 3:2; 20:1 2 The angel of Yahweh appeared to him in a flame blazing from the middle of a bush. Moses looked; there was the bush blazing, but the bush was not being burnt up. 1Then God spoke all these words > FREE Downloads < Jesse Tree Scripture Booklet (PDF)
The Jesse Tree ~ December 18: Jesus is Lord Read More »
