Hanging of the Green

I love this Christmas service. The advent candle is lit, the wreaths are hung, the poinsettias placed, the Jesse trees decorated, and the Christmas tree lit. All of this is done along with the stories of tradition that goes along with each and many Christmas carols are sung. What a wonderful way to start off the Christmas season. A perfect reminder of the true blessing of Christmas.

The Awana kids decorate the Jesse trees. Each child takes his or her turn to place the ornaments in the perfect spot.

This year each Awana group sang a song. Most sang Christmas carols except for the Puggles (3 year olds). They sang Jesus Loves Me. Simple enough, right? You would think but this is how it went...

Jesus Loves Me

This I know

For the Bible tells me so

At this point the little boy on Ella's left realized she was holding the mic. He wanted it. He leaned over into her face and then pushed her. She proceeded to punch him in the stomach and say MINE. That was the end of Jesus loves me. The teacher (who is the little boy's mom) stepped in, took the mic and tried to get them to finish but Ella wanted the mic back, her son laid on the floor having a fit and girl on the right continued to do her own thing. Nevertheless it was precious....

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But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord."
Luke 2:10-11 (NIV)