A Heart of Grace and Joy
“ To every thing there is a season , and a time to every purpose under the heaven ." Ecclesiastes 3:1 ( KJV )
Merry Christmas !!
Plans were to have this issue published several weeks ago . However , sometimes “ real life ” gets in the way and you find yourself scrambling to get things done during moves , seasonal allergies , shopping for gifts , decluttering and donating possessions to someone else to enjoy , and the list goes on . I know you all have experienced similar things during this busy season .
I hope that you ’ ll enjoy the articles , and since it ’ s late for this Christmas , you can download and save the issue and use it in your preparations for next year .
We all hope you and your families enjoy a blessed Christmas and a year ahead filled with God ’ s abundant blessings !!
The Staff of A Heart of Grace and Joy …
Joanne , Jacquelyn , Pat , Robin , Tammy , Vicky , Tracy , Nancy , and Ashley .
Publisher and Managing Editor Joanne Thayer
Copy Editor and Digital Designer Jacquelyn Thayer
Associate Editor and Educational Features Editor Pat Cobb
Special Features Editor and Photographer Robin Leja
Children ’ s Features Editor Tammy Regier Lott
Contributing Editors Vicky Johnson Tracy Lee
Editorial Assistant Ashley Brown
And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered . This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria . So all went to be registered , everyone to his own city .
Joseph also went up from Galilee , out of the city of Nazareth , into Judea , to the city of David , which is called Bethlehem , because he was of the house and lineage of David , to be registered with Mary , his betrothed wife , who was with child . So it was , that while they were there , the days were completed for her to be delivered . And she brought forth her firstborn Son , and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths , and laid Him in a manger , because there was no room for them in the inn . ( Luke 2 : 1-7 )
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A Heart of Grace and Joy 2 Holiday Issue 2016