For Friday December 6th, 2019

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH,2019 

The moments of our lives may be bright with possibility, dark with fear or sadness, or even plain everyday gray, but God's glory never fades.  May God's glory shine into the exciting lights, upsetting darks, and boring grays of your every day.

15 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

19 Days Until CHRISTMAS 

Sunrise: 7:39 am

 Sunset: 4:59 pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is St. Nicholas Day which is a festival for children in many European countries related to the legend of the saint and particularly  his reputation as a bringer of gifts.  The American Santa Clause as well as the British Father Christmas derive from these legends.  The name, Santa Clause itself derived from the Dutch Sinterklaas 

Traditionally on the 5th of December, before going to bed, children put out their shoes next to the fireplace chimney.  They leave some hay and a bowl of water nearby for his horse.  The next day they will find some candy or a small present in their shoes; 

Typical treats traditionally include, chocolate, mandarin oranges, peppermint, pastry filled with almond paste or the first letter of the childs name made of chocolate

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Happy St. Nicholas Day!

If you can’t see the bright side, polish the dull side 

with both his grandma’s 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Jolly old St. Nicholas

Lean your ear this way

Don’t you tell a single soul

What I’m going to say,

Christmas Eve is coming soon:

Whisper what you’ll bring to me.

Tell me if you  can.

When the clock is sticking twelve

When I’m fast asleep

Down the chimney broad and black

With your pack, you’ll creep;

All the stockings you will find

Hanging in a row.

Mine will be the shortest one;

You’ll be sure to know

Johnny wants a pair of skates

Susy wants a dolly

Nellie wants a story book

She things dolls are folly

As for my , My little brain

isn’t very bright;

Choose for me, dear Santa Claus

What you think is right

When the babes were young and at home, we always celebrated St. Nicholas Day, It was a nice way to releive some of the tension of waiting for Christmas.  Candy and small toys were put in their shoes so they would find them the next morning.

Children do add to the excitement of Christmas and last night I got to go to another Christmas concert. That is what the pictures are of today. This one was curtesy of our little X Factor.  He said we complimented him so much on a job well done, that it made him blush.

Now I’m well and truly in the spirit of Christmas.  It is alive and well here at my house and I think that as long as we believe.  Christmas will always be.

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, when they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.  So up to the housetop the coursers they flew, with the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.

Clement Clarke Moore

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

7660. for St. Nicholas, a truly giving man

7661.  for a day of celebration.

7662.   for giving, it’s better than getting 

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

  

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU!

with his best friend

ADVICE FOR TODAY

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, 

in hopes that St. Nicholas would soon be there.

Clement Clarke Moore

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma