The Christmas Story (Using Candy)

Craft... Add each kind of candy (enough for everyone to have a piece) in a festive Christmas bag along with the corresponding Bible verse for a festive way to share The Christmas Story by using assorted candy and chocolates. Example below of verse & candy     Rocky Road® (Journey of Joseph and Mary) And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. Luke 2:4-5   Sugar Babies® (Baby Jesus) And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.   Luke 2:7   Candy Cane (The Shepherds) And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. Luke 2:8-9   Almond Joy® (The Angel’s Announcement) And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Luke 2:10-12   Dove® (Peace) And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:13-14   Smarties® (The Wise Men) Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. Matthew 1:1-2   Starburst® (The Christmas Star) When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. Matthew 2:9-10 Hershey’s Treasures® or Foil Wrapped Coin Candy (The Gifts From the Wise Men) And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshiped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:11   Reison® (Jesus is the Reason for the Season) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Adapted from: The Courageous Christian Father    Including A Free Printable Version.

Version #2 - Roads To Everywhere

or Maybe you'd like to try a Candy Bar Christmas Story instead from A Children's Ministry Deals.

Womens Ministries- also has numerous Delicious Christmas party favors that tell the christmas story

Julia Bettencourt - A Sweet Christmas Candy Devotional - Printable PDF
Christmas Candy Scriptures | MamasGirls

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The Keeper Of The Bridge - A Story

It was on the Mississippi, Where the great draw-bridge was known, And the keeper had great honor - Far from his Oklahoma home. It was in the dark depression days. He'd headed toward the east, But, found this most prestigious post To feed his family. When the ships came down the river Then, he pulled the lever hard And the bridge split in the middle, Raised and stood like giant guards ... Letting pass the ships of cargo, Going north and south each day, The captains highly trusted him - This keeper of the way. Now, the trains that crossed the river Sounded out a whistle shrill. The engineers had confidence In the keeper, down the hill. So, they bustled on, so speedily. They knew this bridge would hold All their merchandise and passengers, All their many forms of gold. It happened on a sunny day, The keeper took his only son - Let him watch him do his duty, Let him see a job well done. They had lunch down on the walkway, Jutting out into the deep. For from there, the bridge looked awesome, Like a giant he must keep. They saw the cogs and pins, The gears all polished bright. The keeper pointed out the turns they made, To make the bridge raise right. Then, engrossed in their discussion, Came a sound of great alarm! 'Twas the whistle of the engineer' Signaling to keep from harm. The keeper leapt to scale the wall And pull the lever fast! He dare not waste a moment, for The train, too soon, would pass! So, he ran and grabbed the lever - Just glancing up to see His son, not waiting on the dock Where he was told to be. His eyes fell on the gear box, His son, in agony, Had fallen there and caught up tight In the gears of that machine! Four hundred souls are racing, To crash into the bridge! Four hundred people, he would choose, To sacrifice or live! There was no time to warn the train, Nor rescue safe his son, And so he did the only thing ... And wept when it was done. The train sped by, unheeding The keeper weeping there. He looked up, saw the faces Of passengers, so fair ... A little girl with ice cream, A man in tall grand hat. A woman, with companion, Engaged in friendly chat. They never knew, as they swept by, The sacrifice it cost. The keeper, weeping bitterly, So loved the boy he lost! I cannot help but think the day That God gave up His Son ... The world, goes rushing on its way, Unaware of what He's done. He built a bridge that spans the gulf From here to Heaven's shore. He sacrificed His Only Son. He opened Heaven's door! Oh, Keeper, how can I repay That Heart that loves us true? Dear Keeper of the Bridge of Love, I give my life to You! Author:Joan Clifton Costner http://underhiswings0.tripod.com

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