Everyone had a lot of fun at the Christmas party. We had the "Worst Christmas Sweater" contest. The Ames' won the top three prizes. Congratulations to the Ames (I think). the kids made some gingerbread ornaments. We then had a Yankee Swap. Everyone was swapping gifts and we had a lot of laughs. Thanks for all who helped.

Once again, everyone had a good time at Youth Group. We started off with a difficult game of dropping clothes pins into bottles. The girls won, but we saw how tickets could be "redeemed" for candy. We then talked about how Christ "redeemed" us. Then we setup the Church Christmas Tree.

Everyone had a good time and plenty to eat. We had been hearing a Sermon Series on giving. The sermon series finished with our "Consecration Sunday", when each family decided and pledged what portion of their income they would give to God. We were excited when the numbers were returned. Once again, God is good and takes care of us. Families are growing as they move towards tithing.

The first night went great! We started with Ali leading a game, then went to the back room for memory verses. We took about an hour for the actual lesson and wrap up. The kids were challenged to think of someone they have a hard time treating as a valued person made in God's image. Next week we will be askin how they implemented their specific step to treat them as such.

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we will be meeting at the Allen's house

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