Races

It's almost New Year's Resolution Time. How about a running goal? Here are the races Faithful Feet are planning on doing next year. I hope you'll join us. Email me for more info

5 FEB Spring Lake 10K (they also have 5K- $20)

26 Mar Cherry Point 1/2 $25
15 Oct Baltimore Marathon

Great resources

Free books for families' with deployed Dad from No Greater Joy- apply here.

Online clothes' swap

Happy Birthday Jesus

I saw this on a website- we haven't done it before but it sounded great so I thought I'd share:

To celebrate the TRUE meaning of Christmas, my children and I have a Happy Birthday Jesus Party. We invite lots of kids and we start off by having the kids decorate for Jesus. We get red and green balloons and streamers along with making a huge banner that says Happy Birthday Jesus! I let the kids color the banner and then hang the balloons and streamers. We play games...last year we played Place baby Jesus in the Manger (like pin the tail). This year we will play No room at the inn musical chairs. We have each child bring an ornament to exchange. Last year we did it like a white elephant exchange. This year we are doing it with a right/left story that I wrote...

Jesus Right/Left gift exchange

Jesus was here, and the wise men were looking for the RIGHT way to go. King Herod told the wise men, "Once you find the RIGHT way and see Jesus let me know so I can see the baby too." King Herod was lying to the RIGHT-eous wise men. He wanted Jesus killed and be the only king LEFT. The wise men had to find just the RIGHT star, the Star of Bethlehem, and LEFT on their long journey. They followed the star day and night until it stopped RIGHT over the house where Jesus was. The wise men went RIGHT inside and saw Mary and baby Jesus. RIGHT away they bowed down to worship Him and gave him precious gifts. After that the wise men LEFT. That night God sent a warning not to return to King Herod. The wise men LEFT to go home and went a different way. The RIGHT way that God had told them.

We then will read the Christmas Story from a children's Bible and pray. Afterwards we have refreshments, beginnning with decorating cupcakes and singing Happy Birthday to Jesus.

I make a goodie bag for each guest which this year will include a candy cane with the candy cane story, a tract to pass out to one of their friends, a homemade treat-cookie, a homemade ornament, and some candy-probably Hersey's kisses.

Ice Skating Party 10 DEC

Come skate with friends and enjoy a yummy potluck lunch. All are welcome. GRACE will provide paper goods- plates, cups, napkins, ... Bring a favorite dish or dessert to share. Don't forget to wear tall socks, warm clothes to include gloves, something to cover ears, or other cold weather wear.

You do not have to be military to skate. $3 per skater includes . $1 per skater 5 & under. non-skaters free. walkers available to rent for $2 for younger skaters.

Please RSVP with what you're bringing so we don't have all cupcakes :)

call or email me with any ?s jaklew@aol.com

Cold Friday- Fascinate-U

Since tomorrow is going to be cold, we're going to go to Fascinate-U Children's Museum on Green Street at 10 am. Hope to see you there.

3 DEC Honeycutt Park

Hello all! I hope you had wonderful Thanksgivings. I was definitely trying to run off some extra turkey & pumpkin pie at the track this morning! This Friday we'll meet at 10 am at Honeycutt Park (352 Devers Street- close to the yMCA and FTCC off Fort Bragg road beside Kiwani's recreation center. I plan on packing a picnic and staying for lunch.

If it's cold or rainy out, we'll go to Fascinate-U Children's Museum. I'll post a message Thursday night if we're going indoors.

Next Friday 10 DEC, we'll have a Christmas Ice Skating party at Cleland Ice Skating Rink on Fort Bragg Friday 10 DEC 11:30-1:30. $4 per skater. 5 and under $1 each. Non-skaters free. Walkers available to rent for $2. You do not have to have a military ID card to skate- just go through one of the approved access gates. We'll skate and have a potluck lunch. I'll send out an evite later this week.

Lots of fun holiday stuff going on- plus this great chance to start helping out at Executive Place. This Saturday from 10-11:30 am there will be a training session for people to work in the children's ministry at Executive Place. Contact Cadecia Lowe @ 347-633-2919 to sign up or for more info. They are planning on having childcare for the training session.

A couple of runs coming up- Jingle Bell Jog this Saturday and Ryan's Reindeer Run 19 DEC.

This Sunday (5 DEC) 1-5 Pm Museum of the Cape Fearwill ring in the holidays with our 10th annual Holiday Jubilee. This is a free, family-friendly event. Holiday Jubilee features wood stove cooking demonstration, a make and take craft workshop, and multi-talented musician. No registration required.

& Tues 14 DEC Mommy, Me, & Museum make 3- Story & Craft time for 3-5 year olds in the beautifully decorated Poe House. call 486-1330 to register

Free pictures with Santa at Ramsey Street Chick-Fil-A 11 DEC 8:30-10:30.

I put info about these and other events on our website.

If you'd like to join an online Bible study using the book Crazy Love. click here.

Paradigm Shift

You've got to watch this video. My friend sent it to me- definitely changes how you look at people.