Thanksgiving Part II

The day started like any other but with a twist, the expectation of a huge meal and the thought of why I should be thankful. As a New Zealander, I was thankful for this American tradition the opportunity to dine with friends. During the church service the girls did the decorating and created a great [...]

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Advent week III

What is advent?

It is the four-week period leading up to Christmas.
It is a time of preparation for the coming of the Christ Child.
The season is also a preparation for the Second Coming of Christ.

Psalm 146:5-7
5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
6 the Maker [...]

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Advent Week III

Psalm 146:4-10
5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
6 the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them the LORD, who remains faithful forever.
7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD [...]

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Advent week II

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Advent Week I

What is advent?

It is the four-week period leading up to Christmas
It is a time of preparation for the coming of the Christ Child
The season is also a preparation for the Second Coming of Christ

What is the focus of advent week?

Celebrate the first Advent of Christ’s birth.
Anticipate the Second Advent of Christ the King’s return.

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Our Big Family

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