Go to the above address to find out about the Barrington Christmas Art Walk. Original art pieces depict to Christmas Story placed all around the city. It is now open for self guided tours through December 24!
20 girls from Chicago, Fox Valley Christian Center and Decatur traveled to Tennessee for a weekend retreat of empowerment with the theme "I am you and You are Me." The Maker's Space provided a time of art creation and reflection. See their art!
Our 4th session at Vail Church was on Your Identity in Christ using affirmations from the Bible. We had done this one with the Junior High Sunday School Class, and this time invited adults, young adults and families. All were so amazed at how God spoke to them through color and magazines and creativity of slowing down to listen. The actual lesson can be found below the art so you can try it yourself!
Breath as Prayer Bead Bookmark and Journal Blank Journal – found some inexpensive at Five Below store $5 for $5, if you want to share. Prayer Bead Supplies to Make at Home: You can use old beads from broken jewelry or rosaries (10 or 12 beads) Purchase a pack of colorful beads from Joann Fabrics, Hobby Lobby or Michaels. 16” string small enough to string through bead whole. Inexpensive cord can be purchased from Joann’s or Michaels too. Look for discount coupons before buying. There’s always a sale. Cross Charm or favorite charm from broken jewelry or rosary. Tied at end of bookmark to weight it down. Instructions: Cut a piece of cording or string to about 16”. If your journal is long make the cord a little longer. Ties a simple knot at the top of the string. Lace on your 10-12 beads. I used different size beads for my fingers to feel when saying the breath prayers. Tie a simple knot below the last bead that you strung on the cording. Tie a charm on the end of the cord. I used a cross ...
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