Posts tagged gifts
Sermon Notes: Dec 11, 2011
05 months ago
by Westheights
in Sermons
In his second message in his series on Crucial Questions Of Christmas, Todd used the wisemen as an illustration of the question, “What gift will I bring to Jesus?” (more…)
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Simple Giving
16 months ago
Greetings! Cindy Jantzi here! This year for Christmas, I encourage you to consider giving a gift that really will make a difference in someones life. We all have so much stuff, wouldn’t it be great if we can give a gift with an impact?
Last year, I received ‘a chicken farm’ which will provide food and income for people in developing countries. The ‘farm’ becomes a family’s livelihood, which starts the cycle of self-support. I felt good that instead of receiving a trinket that I don’t need, someone who is in need received help. (more…)
Our Family’s Response to the AGG
11 year ago
by Westheights
in Christian Living
During the Advent Conspiracy messages this season and in reading the supporting handouts and blog articles, something that struck a chord with me was the “obligation treadmill” of buying all these Christmas gifts, especially all that we collectively spend as a family on each other. And when it’s all said and done, why are we really doing this? … But how to break with family tradition, with what the kids are expecting? Here’s what our family did. (more…)
Ideas for Reimagining Christmas Part 2
01 year ago
by Westheights
in Christian Living
This past Sunday, we received more ideas from the Westheights Church family on the topic of: “What could we be doing differently this Christmas?” If you’d like to add your own ideas, please add a Comment at the bottom of this posting, or email it to Mimi and she’ll post it on the blog for you. Sharing these ideas helps inspire and encourage us as we strive together to make this Christmas more meaningful and worshipful. (more…)
Ideas for Re-imagining Christmas
21 year ago
by Westheights
in Christian Living
This past Sunday, we began our Advent Conspiracy movement, and the Westheights Church family was asked: “What could we be doing differently this Christmas?” Following are some ideas which were contributed. If you’d like to add your own ideas, please add a Comment at the bottom of this posting, or email it to Mimi and she’ll post it on the blog for you. Sharing these ideas helps inspire and encourage us as we strive together to make this Christmas more meaningful and worshipful. (more…)
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