Intentional Christmas Traditions

Emmanuel Reformed Church

Intentional Christmas Traditions

December 17, 2024 • Jody Gras & Shawna Beyer

Why do you do what you do when it comes to Christmas? We all have Christmas traditions...picking out the tree, baking, time with others. Jody and Shawna share some of their own family traditions and how they keep Jesus at the center at Christmas time. Book recommendation: The Tale of Three Trees by Angela Elwell Hunt and Tim Jonke

"Aha" Moments From the Christmas Story

December 10, 2024 • Jody Gras & Shawna Beyer

In preparation for Christmas Jody and Shawna share their "Aha" moments from the Christmas story along with the scriptures that have warmed their hearts with the wonder of all that happened.

Dealing with Grief in the Holidays

December 3, 2024 • Jody Gras & Shawna Beyer

“Good grief, Charlie Brown!” With Thanksgiving barely behind us we find ourselves surrounded by all things Christmas. Oh, the joy of the season. But for many, the joy is intermingled with deep sadness and grief. Jody and Shawna share how losing their dad at the holiday season has impacted Christmas for them and the sweet comfort they have found in honest conversations with the healer of our souls who holds space for us to grieve and comforts us.

True Thankfulness

November 26, 2024 • Jody Gras & Shawna Beyer

Thinking about what you're thankful for? Us too! In between all the prep for Thanksgiving day, our thoughts drift toward all that we have to be thankful for. Yes, yes, the house, the family, the job, all the things. But when it comes to your relationship with God, what are you specifically thankful for? How would it impact your life if you learned to live with a grateful heart? Oh friend, there are so many benefits. Join Jody and Shawna to hear just a few.