So by disbanding the ward activities committee, our ward was left at having the Elder's Quorum in charge. Of course they are great guys, but...
I wanted to share the details of a Christmas party I helped plan for our ward's Relief Society. In case anyone needed any Christmas party id...
It was a wonderful night in Bethlehem... We had our ward party last night. This is the Christmas party that I had in mind after I did last years ward party. I am so glad that I got to stay around and see my "vision" play out for the evening. Most wards do something like this at least once, but our ward has never done it. It is a huge on taking, but I knew that it could be done. Here is the census area where you signed the census and paid your taxes (can of food) before entering the market. Most people came dressed in period wear. At the end of the evening Mary and Joseph made there way through the market and then onto stage. Everyone brought blankets to sit on to eat their meal. Roman Soldier We had great food at the market. Chicken salad sandwiches, pita bread, hummus. (was at this booth) A full view of the market. This is a picture I took before anyone arrived and before the food was brought out. You can see our well in the middle of the market street. We served water at the well. There were booths lining both sides of the street. This was the fruit, cheese, veggi, and olive booth. We also had a bakery booth, where sweet breads and cookies were served. We all had a great time. Our committee was so glad to be done with all the heavy planning and worrying.
Today I'm sharing all the details from our church Christmas program we put together a few weeks ago! It includes the script, the props, and all the details from the night.
We were put in charge of our church or ward Christmas party this year. We needed to plan something with families and have it be ...
Our Christmas party this past year was fun! We had a waffle bar breakfast, a craft for the children, a few families lips sinked to some fun Christmas songs, sang a few Christmas songs together (wit…
Our ward (a group of Latter-day Saints or Mormons) this year hosted A Night in Bethlehem for its annual ward party. We met first in the chapel where we received instruction as to how the events would unfold and had an opening prayer. As families, we gathered together outside the "gates*" of Bethlehem and waited to be announced by the Roman Soldiers (*the doors into the gymnasium). Each family was announced and a census-taken and recorded by the town scribes and paid their taxes (cans of food for the local food bank). In turn, each family was given a small bag of coins (pennies) in which to spend in Bethlehem at the various booths and Inns. Roman Soldiers announce each family Families were recorded on scrolls by census-takers (not shown) and taxes collected (cans of food for the local food bank). Ladies work at the Food Booth serving local delicacies: pita bread and hummus, olive spread, olives, cheese selection, hot lentil soup, dried dates, nuts, chicken filled pita pockets, orange segments and grape clusters... Our family settles on chairs and table at a local Inn to eat. Our shared platter of food. Little Susannah and Joseph. Hannah and Me. Shepard boy, Jonathan, plays the dreidel game. Jonathan and Joseph play dreidel for the "pot." Rebekah learns to write in several different writing styles at a booth: Early Hebrew, Middle Hebrew, Late Hebrew, Egyptian, etc... Susie holds our family's basket. The water well at the center of town. Local Town's leadership instructing a Roman Soldier before Joseph and Mary come into town late in the evening looking for an Inn. Another vendor selling Gold(painted stones), Frankincense (sugared ginger pieces), and Myrrh (incense cones) in a small pouch for coins. Another vendor took family pictures. Expectant Mary and Joseph arrive in town late and find most Inns full. An Inn owner shows them to a stable where baby Jesus (Edmund Brandt) is born and laid in a wooden manger. Wise Men appear to King Herod asking where the baby King has been born. Angels proclaim his birth, Shepherds come, and finally Wise Men come, sing, and make their way to the King with their presents. The Primary sang The Shepherd's Lullaby: Mary, Mary, hush see the child. Joseph, Joseph, look see how mild. This is Jesus; this is our King This is our Savior, His praises we sing. Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus (Richard, Catherine, and Edmund Brandt) Shepherd Jonathan with his skin bag. Various townspeople wandered the streets: tax collectors, beggars, shop keepers...
Ever since returning from a trip to the Middle East I have wanted to prepare a supper where we ate on the floor with blankets and pillows. This night is the perfect time to do that. “Ba…
Away in a Manger sung by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, put together with beautiful artwork by Liz Lemon Swindle.
*Update – If you like this game, you will also like my fun Christmas Carol Game HERE, as well as my top favorite Christmas-themed Minute-to-Win-It Game Ideas HERE.* Last year I posted about a fun Gift Exchange Game for you to play with your friends and families during the Christmas season. You can check it out HERE. It’s amazing. THIS […]
The stress of my life for two months now: The Ward Christmas Party! After a very successful Halloween party, and lots and lots of compliment...
Carols. Candy canes. The ward Christmas party. These signs of the season are just about to arrive. Since wards no longer have formal activities committees, the coordinators of this annual event will vary from ward to ward, but the following tips will help anyone host an unforgettable Christmas bash.
Christmas in Nauvoo submitted by Donna Cuillard Here is the script we used when we did Christmas in Nauvoo a couple of years ago. “Christmas at the Mansion House in Nauvoo – 1844”…
Away in a Manger sung by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, put together with beautiful artwork by Liz Lemon Swindle.
Here's a little ditty you can sing to yourself next year as you clean up after the ward Christmas party.
Away in a Manger sung by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, put together with beautiful artwork by Liz Lemon Swindle.
Our ward (a group of Latter-day Saints or Mormons) this year hosted A Night in Bethlehem for its annual ward party. We met first in the chapel where we received instruction as to how the events would unfold and had an opening prayer. As families, we gathered together outside the "gates*" of Bethlehem and waited to be announced by the Roman Soldiers (*the doors into the gymnasium). Each family was announced and a census-taken and recorded by the town scribes and paid their taxes (cans of food for the local food bank). In turn, each family was given a small bag of coins (pennies) in which to spend in Bethlehem at the various booths and Inns. Roman Soldiers announce each family Families were recorded on scrolls by census-takers (not shown) and taxes collected (cans of food for the local food bank). Ladies work at the Food Booth serving local delicacies: pita bread and hummus, olive spread, olives, cheese selection, hot lentil soup, dried dates, nuts, chicken filled pita pockets, orange segments and grape clusters... Our family settles on chairs and table at a local Inn to eat. Our shared platter of food. Little Susannah and Joseph. Hannah and Me. Shepard boy, Jonathan, plays the dreidel game. Jonathan and Joseph play dreidel for the "pot." Rebekah learns to write in several different writing styles at a booth: Early Hebrew, Middle Hebrew, Late Hebrew, Egyptian, etc... Susie holds our family's basket. The water well at the center of town. Local Town's leadership instructing a Roman Soldier before Joseph and Mary come into town late in the evening looking for an Inn. Another vendor selling Gold(painted stones), Frankincense (sugared ginger pieces), and Myrrh (incense cones) in a small pouch for coins. Another vendor took family pictures. Expectant Mary and Joseph arrive in town late and find most Inns full. An Inn owner shows them to a stable where baby Jesus (Edmund Brandt) is born and laid in a wooden manger. Wise Men appear to King Herod asking where the baby King has been born. Angels proclaim his birth, Shepherds come, and finally Wise Men come, sing, and make their way to the King with their presents. The Primary sang The Shepherd's Lullaby: Mary, Mary, hush see the child. Joseph, Joseph, look see how mild. This is Jesus; this is our King This is our Savior, His praises we sing. Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus (Richard, Catherine, and Edmund Brandt) Shepherd Jonathan with his skin bag. Various townspeople wandered the streets: tax collectors, beggars, shop keepers...
Whether you're a missionary, ward mission leader, or member of the ward counsel, these outreach ideas are PERFECT for bringing people together!
This year I'm teaching Picture a Christmas from the Children's Songbook for one of our ward Christmas party songs. I wanted to teach it ...