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cookies!

Last night, Sarabeth was here for "Bible Study," which, as she was the only who came, turned into "Cookie Baking Study." Hey, it's Christmas.   These were pretty easy to make. You actually frost them before you bake them, which … Continue reading

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Carol Contemplation: Carol of the Bells

Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say, throw cares away Christmas is here, bringing good cheer, to young and old, meek and the bold, Ding dong ding dong that is their song with joyful ring all … Continue reading

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Carol Contemplation: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming

Lo, how a Rose e

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Please pray for this dear family

This is the Bentz family. Today, Russ, husband and father, passed away from an infection. They attend our church, and we love them all very much.      

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Carol Contemplation: O Come All Ye Faithful

O come all ye faithful Joyful and triumphant! O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem Come and behold him, born the King of Angels. O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let … Continue reading

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We interrupt these Carol Contemplations for this special report

What is more Christmasy than Tuba Christmas? Tuba Christmas with my favorite kids, their beloved mother, my best auntie and cousin, and my handsome honey, of course! AND THEN–dinner at the Flying Fig, where my favorite kids' talented father makes … Continue reading

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Carol Contemplation: What Child is This?

Verse 1: What Child is this who, laid to rest On Mary

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Carol Contemplation: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Infant holy,Infant lowly,For His bed a cattle stall;Oxen lowing,Little knowingChrist the Babe is Lord of all.Swift are wingingAngels singing,Nowells ringing,Tidings bringing,Christ the Babe is Lord of all. Flocks were sleeping,Shepherds keepingVigil till the morning new,;Saw the glory,Heard the story,Tidings of … Continue reading

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Carol Contemplation: Pat a Pan

Willie, take your little drum;With your whistle, Robin, come!When we hear the fife and drum,Tu-re-lu-re-lu, Pata-patapan,When we hear the fife and drum,Christmas should be frolicsome. Thus the men of olden daysLoved the King of kings to praise.When they hear the … Continue reading

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Carol Contemplation: Sing We Now of Christmas

Sing we now of Christmas,Noel sing we here!Listen to our praisesTo the Babe so dear. Refrain:Sing we Noel,The King is born, Noel!Sing we now of Christmas,Sing we all Noel! Prophets sang of ChristmasLong before the dawn.Now the Light is shining,And … Continue reading

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Carol Contemplation: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

It came upon the midnight clear,That glorious song of old,From angels bending near the earth,To touch their harps of gold:"Peace on the earth, goodwill to men,From heaven's all-gracious King."The world in solemn stillness lay,To hear the angels sing. Still through … Continue reading

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Carol Contemplation: Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Angels From The Realm Of Glory Angels from the realms of glory Wing your flight over all the earth Ye, who sang creations story Now proclaim Messiah's birth Come and worship, come and worship Worship Christ the newborn King Shepherds … Continue reading

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Mad Skillz

Yeah, so, I got my pictures back from snorkeling. As soon as I try to appreciate them in a 1940s vintage sort of way, I LOVE them! But when I put on my National Geographic glasses, I want to cry. … Continue reading

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Carol Contemplation: Coventry Carol

Lully, lullay,* Thou little tiny Child, By, by, lully, lullay. Lullay, Thou little tiny Child, By, by, lully, lullay. O sisters too, how may we do, For to preserve this day This poor youngling for whom we sing By, by, … Continue reading

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Carol Contemplation: Away in a Manger

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.The stars in the sky looked down where He lay,The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes,But … Continue reading

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