5 Recommended Christmas Books for Children

1. The Lightlings by R.C. Sproul **PERSONAL FAVORITE**
Not everyone is afraid of the dark. Some are afraid of the light. This is a great allegorical tale that weaves together the biblical story of redemption in a memorable way that will fascinate children of all ages. It also includes a discussion guide for parents with Scripture references in the back to get at the deeper meaning of the story. I highly recommend it.

2. One Wintry Night by Ruth Bell Graham
Through his death and resurrection, the baby born that night in Bethlehem had become Lord of all. This is the real meaning of Christmas, the joy and glory of it! As a little boy is caught alone in a snowstorm, he finds safety in an old cabin owned by a woman who cares for his badly swollen ankle as she tells him the Christmas story. In this unique version of the Christmas story, Ruth Graham tells the whole story behind the story starting with creation and concluding with the resurrection.

3. The Pine Tree Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs
After nurturing tiny seedlings into fragrant Christmas trees, a farmer begins selling them–all except the biggest one, which the farmer’s wife sets aside for her own family. But when a penniless young girl sets her sights on that magnificent tree, the farmer’s wife learns the true meaning of Christmas. After 10 years, this endearing parable has touched children everywhere! Recommended for ages 3 to 7.

4. The Legend of the Candy Cane by Lori Walburg
This is a timeless tale that will help families celebrate the mystery and the meaning of Christmas by looking at not just the candy cane, but the cross. Here’s one snippet: But Mr. Sonneman, what are the stripes for? Lucy asked. The man’s eyes grew sad. The prophet Isaiah said, ‘By his stripes we are healed.’ Before he died on the cross, Jesus was whipped. He bled terribly. The red reminds us of his suffering and his blood.

5. Christmas Carols for a Kid’s Heart by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Erickson Tada
No other time of the year is filled with as much excitement and gleeful expectancy as Christmas, and no one seems to enjoy the season more than children. Christmas is a time of making memories. And musical memories are one of the most precious gifts we can give the children we love. Along with many stories from the Bible, there are devotionals as well as a CD of songs included.

Pastor Doug

The Risk of Joy

Pastor Tony takes us through Nehemiah 8:1-12 as we learn to gain unity and understanding through the Word of God by listening to and living by the Word of God.

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How Is HIS Investment Doing?

Pastor Tony takes us through Matthew 25:14-30 to remind us that the Lord Jesus will return to rule and challenges us to be ready.

How can we be ready?

1. We must recognize that everything we have is a gift from God and that it is in proportion to the abilities He has given us
2. We are responsible for what He has entrusted us with in relation to His plan
3. His investment in us requires us to take risk
4. We can not play make believe - we will give a report

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Will You Be The Church?

As we conclude Pastor Tony's 3 week sabbatical, Pastor Doug gives us a wake up call to the reality of what the church really is. Do we believe the church is a building? Do we believe the church to be a business - dispensing religious goods and services? No! God's people are the church. Pastor Doug uses Matthew 5:1-16 to show us that we are the church and that we are called to gather together for the purpose of going out into the world - not to be passive pewsitters!

Pastor Doug also wants to pass along an article that can help in our application of this message entitled, "The Value of Hanging Out", by Jim Elliff.

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L.I.F.E. Training for L.I.F.E. Teachers

When: December 2nd, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

What: L.I.F.E. Training - Fellowship

Dessert, Fellowship, & Gifts!

All teachers are invited to come and learn how we can experience "life together" so that others may live.

Register in the foyer or online now!

"Fellowship is important to LIFE, because with out it, our LIFE would be a LIE!" - Doug Wolter

Men's Ministry Ski Trip

We are planning our 3rd annual ski trip for the LaGrange Baptist Men's Ministry. Listed below are some details about this exciting time together.

Who: Any man that wants to spend time with LBC ski bums for 4 days. New and experienced skiers are invited.

When: January 19 (Sat) - January 22 (Tue), 2008

Where: Salt Lake City, UT

Cost: $291.00 for three nights lodging and four days of skiing. This is a ballpark figure. The lodging cost fluctuates slightly depending on the number of men going. The figure listed is based on ten attendees and does not include airfare, food or ski rental (if needed).

• $153 for ski passes - first day of skiing (Sat) is free at Park CityResort with a same day boarding pass. Night skiing is open thereuntil 7:30 pm


• $138 for lodging - we have secured a 6 BD/3BA home with a fullkitchen, two family rooms, and an 8-man hot tub. It will sleep upto 15 with no sharing of beds. It is located at the base of LittleCottonwood and Big Cottonwood Canyons with quick access toAlta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude. Your ski pass is good forany of those ski areas

We will check airfare once we know how many men are going. Plans are to leave early Saturday morning and return late Tuesday night.

Sunday, December 2nd is the deadline to sign up. A table in the foyer is set up with additional information (and pictures). It is a wonderful time of fellowship with other men! It will be a GREAT trip and we want YOU to come!

By Faith

As Pastor Tony continues his 3 week sabbatical, we are excited to welcome Dr. Kurt Wise, a member of our church and faculty member of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Dr. Wise uses 1 Corinthians 1:20-23, Romans 1:18-22, and Hebrews 11:3 to teach us that we cannot convince people (Christian and non-Christian) that God created everything, because He has already revealed it to everyone. We only need to remind them of what they already know from Him!

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The Joy of Christmas

Please come and join us for a time of worship and praise.

Dessert and coffee served in our fellowship hall area followed by a Christmas musical celebration.

Sunday, December 9th at 6:30 PM

Tickets are available in the foyer or church office for $3. Buy a whole table for yourself, family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers for $24.