Sofia's Christmas Ideas: Christmas is a time of peace.

Alma 7:10-12

And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the Holy Ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even the Son of God.

And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.

And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Christmas is a time of peace.

Sing as a family, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Hymns pg. 209) Glue a paper angel on a popsicle stick. As you sing, have the children hold up the angel when they hear the word “peace”.

Angel Clip Art Image found on google.com

Read Luke 2: 11-14
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling
clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God,
and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

Peace means harmony, togetherness. Work together to put the “pieces” of a puzzle
together. Emphasize how the peace of Christ brings unity.