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    December 2013

    With Us: The Light in the Dark


    Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means God is with us. Matthew 1:23 It was a dark night, the night Jesus was born. Shepherds in the fields outside Bethlehem were guarding their flocks from predators who sought to slaughter and thieves who sought to steal. The shepherds knew they were always nearby, hidden under the cover of darkness. It was a normal night, just like the thousands of nights that had come before darkness and dangerousfor the sheep in the fields and for Gods own flockhis people. They had been trapped in a world of fear and danger and prayed for years upon years for their own shepherd, for their Savior, the One who would finally give them a safe place to live, laugh, and prosper under his protective care. SuddenlyLook! The darkness was replaced by a glorious light. It terrified the shepherds. Dont be afraid! A Liberator has been born for you! Gods messenger proclaimed. A liberator born for themfor us. Born as light into a world that had only known darkness. Immanuel, which means God is with us, had come to the worldand pierced the darkness with light. Until this night, until this birth, the light had never been with us. We were no longer trapped in a world of darkness. The Light was here, and hope came alive on earth. The Shepherd had arrived, so we need not fear the darkness of night again. The hope of the world was alive. With Us. Overcoming the darkness we had no power to overcome on our own. The darkness of the world would never truly be dark again. Jesus, born on Christmas Day. The Light alive. Our hope became real. We never need to walk alone or in the dark againGod is with us. May we join the shepherds and angels singing in thanksgiving and joy this Christmas season!

    The Salvation Army 310 N DeSpelder Grand Haven, Michigan

    THE WORD
    I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark.
    John 12:46

    C H RI S TM AS P R AY E R
    Lord, may your light shine in the dark places in our lives and revive our hope and joy this Christmas season. Fill our hearts with the abundance of your love and may we have the courage to let your light shine from our hearts to the dark places in our world.

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    Thank You, Jesus


    Jesus came to give us joy and abundanceto give us gifts. This year, after giving gifts to family and friends, wouldnt it be fitting to write a thank-you card to Jesus? For all the gifts you have received from him?

    White Christmas in a Jar


    No matter what climate you live in, you can enjoy a white Christmas this year with this recipe for snowballs. Give as a gift, or make a batch to share a white Christmas with family and friendsbut no snowball fights allowed! Snowballs cup confectioners sugar 2 cups flour 1 cup chopped pecans Combine sugar and flour in a bowl. Pour half of the mixture into a 1-quart jar, add pecans, then pour in rest of mixture. Decorate the lid to the jar, and then attach a tag with the following directions:

    Hiding Your Sweater?


    Years ago it was fashionable and looked great on youeveryone said so. Now you know the truththey lied. It was, and always will bean ugly Christmas sweater. Its time to wear it once again! Celebrate the season with an ugly Christmas sweater party. Challenge friends to wear their ugly sweaters out to dinner, or have an ugly sweater day at work. And laugh. Its guaranteed to clothe you with joy this Christmas!

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    Media Morsels
    Movie Review
    White Christmas Release Date: 1954 Genres: comedy, musical, romance Rating: not rated, but appropriate for all audiences

    This musical classic has been warming hearts for more than fifty years. Featuring the music of Irving Berlin and the definitive voice of Bing Crosby, its a must-see holiday movie. Set during and shortly after World War II, the movie stars Crosby and Danny Kaye as two army buddies who form a successful singing and dancing duo. They pair up with a duo of young women for a Christmas Eve showand enjoy some hilarious adventures, misunderstandings, and holiday romance along the way. This is a family-friendly show even Grandma will enjoy. Its good, wholesome holiday fun. But if you want to take it a little deeper, consider a discussion of how we often attempt to manufacture the perfect holiday. Or challenge your family to identify messages in the film that reinforce or distract from the true meaning of Christmas.

    Book Review
    Unsqueezed: Springing Free from Skinny Jeans, Nose Jobs, Highlights and Stilettos Author: Margot Starbuck Publisher: InterVarsity Press

    In all the talk about body image, you wont hear many people asking the important question this book addresses: What are our bodies made for? Beyond just asking the question, this author delivers several answers that will turn your concept of beauty upside down. The book will also equip you will very practical steps you can take to use your body as God intended you to use itfor Gods glory and the love of people. Dont be fooledas serious as this book is, Starbucks voice is humorous, delightful, and down to earth. She catches the reader off guard and writes in a relatable style that will have you nodding your head and chuckling as you question many false messages you have believed about female beauty.

    This page is designed to inform and educate you and is not an endorsement. Our prayer is that you will make informed decisions on what you see, read, and listen to.

    December
    A Taste of Whats Happening for Women
    Sun 1 11 AM Worship Service Mon 2 WM Christmas Party at Golden Corral at 6 p.m. 9 Tue 3 Nursing Home Visits Wed 4 Nursing Home Visits Thurs 5 Fri 6 Sat 7 Grand Haven Christmas Parade SA Canteen Serving 14

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    15 11 AM Worship Service

    16 Toy Shop Set Up

    17 Toy Shop Set Up

    18 Toy Shop Set Up

    19 Toy Shop 9-1

    20 Toy Shop 9-1 Toy Shop Clean Up

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    Merry Christmas!

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    Womens Ministry meetings resume in January meeting every Thursday at 1 p.m. for the winter monthsJanuary-March.

    Contact for more information


    Contact Name: Captain Sally Davis Phone:616-842-3380

    Ladies Ladiescheck out the volunteer opportunities this monthToy Shop and Kettles!

    Design and base content 2011 and 2014 Group Publishing, Inc., Loveland, CO, group.com/women. Permission to photocopy granted for local church use only.

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