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3 Ways To Spread Christmas Cheer This Year

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We’re now entering the busiest time of the year and it will go by very fast. It would be so wonderful if it would just slow down a litte. If life would slow down, we could speand more time with our family. Here are some great ways that we can spread Christmas cheer to your friends and family and even strangers this year.   Give Money To Help Those In Need Often, churches will take up an offering for children in another part of the world that need to hear the gospel. Money will be collected to support missionaries who live there and set up churches, Bible Studies, and childeren’s play equipement. Our church had a ministry set up so that we could sponsor an orphan child in a third-world country. I especially like to give to those in need in my local town.   Visiting Lonely People Christmas is a good time to start visiting lonely people. You can start by visiting people in your family that you haven’t seen in a long time. You can also visit people that you don’t know and spread Christimas cheer there, too. When you visit, make it a point to come back often to share the love year-round. To visit people in a rest home or hospital, it’s easier to go with a group. They usually have prior permission.     Volunteer Have you ever volunteered this time of year? There’s nothing more fun than volunteering with your children or a group at: a soup kitchen, the Salvation Army, a coat drive, a clothing drive, a toy drive, or shovel a snowy sidewalk. We’ve lived in a few different towns and they all had different ways to volunteer. In one town, the city allowed a family or organization to help an individual or family. Our children had the biggest eyes and smiles! In another town, we selected angels off a tree and then went shopping for a specific child. It’s great to let your children help select the gifts and wrap them! As my kids got older, they volunteered on their own by ringing the red bell, serving food, and more. I love that they continue what we started! Now We Want To Bless You!     Another year, another Christmas! The most wonderful time of the year is upon us. And some of the best things about this time of year is that it’s a time of gratitude, togetherness, and celebration. I have teamed up with some pretty generous bloggers for the 9th annual Christmas Blessings Giveaway to bless FIVE families this year. In the past we have had two winners for this giveaway, but this year we wanted to give to even more families – we are giving away $200 gift cards to 5 families! Each winner will get a $200 gift card to wherever they choose – a restaurant, clothing store, grocery store, online retailer – any place that offers gift cards! There are lots of entry options in the Rafflecopter form below – the more you enter, the better your chance of winning!  I know it can seem tedious and time consuming to go through all the entries, but isn’t a chance at $200 worth it? I think it is!  Plus, all of these amazing bloggers donated their own money towards the prizes, so this giveaway wouldn’t be possible without them.  I hope you’ll take the time to check out each one. Who knows, maybe you will find some new blogs to follow. The giveaway will run from Monday, November 14th through Wednesday, November 23rd (ends at 11:59pm EST). Winner will be notified by email shortly after the giveaway ends and will have 48 hours to respond to claim the prize or another winner will be drawn. By entering this giveaway, you agree to be added to the email lists of the participating bloggers.  Please be sure to read the Rafflecopter terms and conditions upon entering.

Top Tips for Planning a Church Event Successfully

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Church events are a great way to get the congregation together and have fun. However, planning a successful church event can be tricky. There are many things to consider, such as the theme of the event, the venue, the food, and the entertainment. This blog post will discuss some of the top tips for planning a church event successfully. With these tips in mind, you can create an event that your congregation will love! Via Unsplash  1: Set a budget One of the most important aspects of planning a church event is setting a budget. This will help you to determine how much you can spend on the venue, food, and entertainment. It is also important to consider any donations that you may receive from members of the congregation. 2: Choose a theme Choosing a theme for your church event can be a great way to get everyone excited about it. A theme can also help you to narrow down your choices for the venue, food, and entertainment. For example, if you choose a “retro” theme, you could hold the event at a local bowling alley or 1950s-themed diner. 3: Volunteers Another important tip for planning a church event is to enlist the help of volunteers. There are many tasks that need to be completed in order to make an event successful, such as decorating the venue, setting up food and drinks, and cleaning up afterward. By enlisting the help of volunteers, you can take some of the stress off of yourself and ensure that the event runs smoothly. 4: Promote the event Promoting your church event is essential in order to get people to attend. There are many ways to promote an event, such as through social media, flyers, and word-of-mouth. Be sure to start promoting the event early so that people have time to clear their schedules and make arrangements to attend. Get a logo from a Startup logo maker to help with promotion. 5: Giveaways Everyone loves a good giveaway, so be sure to include some prizes like bibles, journals, or other religious items in your church event. This will not only add excitement to the event but will also give people something to take home with them. 6: Worship event Planning a church event doesn’t have to be all about fun and games. You can also use it as an opportunity to worship together as a congregation. This can be done by including a time of prayer, singing hymns, or listening to a sermon. 7: Food No church event is complete without food! Be sure to include a variety of snacks and meals in your event so that everyone will have something to eat. You can also ask members of the congregation to bring a dish to share. 8: Cleanup Last but not least, don’t forget about cleanup! This is an important task that should be assigned to volunteers. By having a plan for cleanup, you can ensure that the venue is left in good condition after the event. By following these tips, you can successfully plan a church event that your congregation will love! Just remember to set a budget, choose a theme, enlist volunteers, promote the event, and include food and giveaways.

My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope Review

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Many thanks to Thomas Nelson Books for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. If you remember back in April, I wrote a review about the amazing talent of Ms. Anne Wilson and how she brings her own unique style to worshipping God. This very young lady shared her musical gift in the last review with a musical concert featuring her #1 song, My Jesus. After this single became so popular, because it blessed so many listeners, Anne wrote the book My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope, When I saw that I would review this book, I didn’t know what to expect. But from the first page, I was drawn in. This young lady was tuned in to God. Her family was very close and she and her older brother were close. As her family went into shock with the unexpected death of their beloved Jacob, she made us another member of her family. I felt like I was right there with her in her grief. As God walks with her through the darkest of days, he’s also guiding her into her chosen place that He has for her. In one miracle after another, God shows her His will and gently takes here where she needs to be. This book is an easy read, but it’s also a book of deep theological truth. I recommend the book to everyone, though I would give a trigger warning concerning grief. It’s perfect for someone who is grieving, but they need to know before starting the book. Pre-Order Your Copy Today Here’s a great giveaway from our sponsor! This Giveaway is open to US entrants, ages 18 and up. Winner will be notified by email. Winner will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen. No social media is in any way responsible for this giveaway. Sponsor is responsible for this giveaway. a Rafflecopter giveaway @2022, copyright Lisa Ehrman

Paul’s Promise Opens in Theaters Today

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.Disclosure: Many thanks to Damascus Road Productions for providing a sample of the product forthis review. Opinions are 100% my own. After viewing the new movie Paul’s Promise, I can eagerly recommend that you all go and see this wonderful movie. This movie is a Christian movie based on a true story from the 1960’s. I was born in the early 60’s and remember the early days of integration in Mississippi. My Christian parents encouraged their children to be friends to all the children, no matter the color of their skin. This movie is about a family’s struggle with generational alcoholism and fathers who weren’t there for their children. Paul has terrible memories of his dad and so he’s angry and refuses to come to Jesus. But, he has a sincere mama who prays for him every day. When she finds out that she has just a few days to live, because of cancer, her only concern is for Paul to be saved. She makes him promise to read her prayers at church on Sunday at the alter. As she’s about to die in her sleep, he realizes it’s too late to go to church, and he invites everyone over. I believe you will all love this movie and especially the end. They even sing my very favorite hymn! #PaulsPromiseMIN #MomentumInfluencerNetwork Go see PAUL’S PROMISE in theaters starting October 21st!• Moms, you won’t want to miss this encouraging filmabout the power of a praying mama! #PaulsPromiseMIN• Paul’s Promise is the inspiring true story of Paul Holderfield, a bigoted firefighter-turned-pastor, who started oneof the first integrated churches in the south.• “Excellent presentation of a life changed by Jesus” – Fred Higgins from Assembly ofGod• Synopsis: Set in the peak of the 1960s Civil Rights movement, “Paul’s Promise” isthe inspiring true story of Paul Holderfield, former racist firefighter-turned-pastorwho started one of the first integrated churches in the American South. It’s oneman’s journey to hope and healing during a troubled time in our Nation’s historythat resulted in one man’s decision to serve God and stand up to injustice – a storythat continues to make a huge impact on the community to this day. I hope you enjoy the Official Trailer! Buy your tickets TODAY to see PAUL’S PROMISE in theaters starting 10/21! Giveaway is below. Open to US entrants aged 18 years and older. Winner will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to reply and claim the prize. All winning entries will be verified. If winner fails to reply in time, a new winner will be chosen. No social media is any way responsible for this giveaway. Sponosor is responsible for prize fulfillment. a Rafflecopter giveaway

Feel Good Movie: Nothing Is Impossible

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Disclosure: Many thanks to Pure Flix for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opin-ions are 100% my own. • Nothing Is Impossible will be exclusively on Pure Flixstarting October 6th!• “Nothing is Impossible” is a movie about how to trust in God’s timing when it seemslike none of our desires are being fulfilled in the way we hoped.• “Nothing is Impossible” teaches us that times of uncertainty are when we shouldlean into our faith and trust God has a plan for our lives. • This movie has a valuable lesson about how our past failures don’t define us. In-stead, our reactions to past hurts can transform us. • “Nothing is Impossible” teaches us the importance of forgiving ourselves and forgiv-ing others for past mistakes. • Synopsis: Take a center-court seat to a journey of transformation as Scott Beck getsa second chance at life and love. Can he let go of past pains and open himself toGod’s purpose? Or will new challenges keep him from the future he always hopedfor? MY REVIEW OF THE FILM: I’m so happy to tell you about my experience watching the new movie, “Nothing Is Impossible”, starring David A.R. White. This is one of the best productions that I’ve seen and I’m so glad that it will premiere on Pure Flix on October 6, 2022. It’s such a great family movie, with lots of sports, life lessons, and a little tiny bit of romance. For everyone who missed out on at least one of their life dreams and has regrets, they will be able to relate to Scott Beck’s feelings. God uses many different people and even a pet dog to put him in the right place to give him blessings that even he wasn’t expecting. I would certainly recommend this Christian film to everyone! Watch Nothing is Impossible on Pure Flix on October 6, 2022. Giveaway: 3-month subscription to Pure Flix (Note: This is limited to US winners only, and only to those who have NOT won a sub-scription in the last 6 months. Winner must be at least 18 years of age. All winning entries will be verified. Winner will be notified by email and then will have 24 hours to reply and claim the prize. If they fail to do so, a new winner will be chosen. No social media is in any way responsible for this giveaway. Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment. a Rafflecopter giveaway

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