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Beatles Concert

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The name of the evening's event was actually "British Invasion".  Yes, this concert comes with a long story!

Last Week with Fishy Fosters

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Minnow, Tetra, Mako, Bluegill, Guppy and Molly will be missed, but it's about time for them to find their forever families.  Applications are available at  Paws & Claws Pet Shelter  if you are interested in adopting one of these sweethearts.

Twisted Creek

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  by Jodi Thomas

Paper Bag Puppets for Children's Church

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This is the story of Mary and Joseph travelling to Bethlehem and welcoming Baby Jesus into the world! It is such a treat to teach Children's Church one Sunday each month!  Our group ranges from 5 to Middle School along with a few special needs adults.  We have a wonderful time, but it can feel challenging to present crafts that are simple enough for the younger ones to complete, but allow enough creativity for the older ones to remain engaged.  This one worked great! Paper Bag Puppets for Children's Church Varying colors of Lunch Size Paper Bags Circles for Faces, same size as width of Bags Cut Outs for Ears, Tongues and Paws Wiggly Eyes and/or Buttons Markers or Crayons Glue and Scissors Extra Paper for Creative Add-Ons Each child begins with a paper bag in color of their choice. Each child also chooses a circle for the face of their creation.  From there, they glue and color to their heart's content.  I kept most of my examples simple. Did I photograph any of ...

The Magical Language of Others

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by E.J. Koh

My Recipe for Sweet Tea

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Who loves sweet tea?  This girl!  OK, and the rest of my family!