Friday, December 16, 2011

Christmas Programs

Christmas programs have always been one of my favorite things at Christmastime.  Even overseas, we have found a way to share the story of Christmas through song and story.  This year, it was so fun for my kids to both have a chance to participate in their school programs.  We had quite a crowd both weeks of all the family that lives in OK as well as friends.  A HUGE thank you to all who came to support our two kids in their performances, it really meant a lot to them and to us!! 

Hudson tried out for the roll of the shepherd in the 4th-6th play, and he got it.  Here he is in his performance last week.  



This one is a little fuzzy.....but he was singing with his classmates.  He is the one in the shepherd costume.  He was secretly very glad not to have to wear dress pants.

All of the 4th - 6th graders finishing strong.

And last night Hannah had her first choir concert.  Her jr. high choir did a great job!  I was such a proud mom!! 

Hannah has been really blessed this year with some great friends! Here are a few of them who also participtaed in the band and choir concert.  

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

My Favorite Carol.....this season

I love music.

This month as I have prayed, thought, and pondered this Christmas season, life around me, and the world in which we live, this song has really spoken so much to me.  Life in the States is hectic, crazy, and fast-paced.  I am looking forward to the week of Christmas to spend with family.  But in the midst of life, this carol has calmed my soul and helped me connect again with the One who came to heal and restore.

My favorite rendition of it, in case you were wondering, is from Chris Tomlin's Glory in the Highest: Christmas album.

May you have a blessed Christmas Season!

Come, Thou long expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Israel’s Strength and Consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear Desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.

Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a King,
Born to reign in us forever,
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.