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“The Birthday Story” A Christmas Story by James Kennison

“The Birthday Story” is the Nativity Christmas Story as told by Mary to her young son, Jesus. Based on Luke 2:19 (“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart”) The story comes from the perspective of Mary recalling the events that led to her son Jesus’ birthday.

The audience thinks they’re hearing a modern-day story… until various details reveal that this is a retelling of the Nativity from a different perspective. Children and adults will enjoy hearing about the trials of making a journey to Bethlehem on a donkey with a child on the way… and the hope a mother has for her son, the Messiah. Helps all ages remember that Jesus’ birth was real… and so is our reason for celebrating Jesus, not only on Christmas but every day of the year.

For only $20 you’ll receive a zip file containing a pdf of my original story “The Very Last Room” and all of the illustrations. The story is scripted to match the slide show as you tell the story to your family, class, church, or children’s group.

Purchase The Birthday Story on my Etsy page.

Check out “The Very Last Room” another great Christmas Nativity story for your Christmas Eve Service.

The Very Last Room, a Christmas Story by James Kennison

Do you need a story, illustrated sermon, or object lesson for your Christmas, Christmas Eve or Candlelight Service? How about for Children’s Church or Youth Group? I’d like to suggest my original Christmas story, “The Very Last Room” that I wrote for my own Christmas Eve service.

What would you do if your family had taken the very last room in Bethlehem… just before the holy family arrived? This story follows a young boy and his family on their way to Bethlehem to be taxed. They end up taking the very last room available in the city forcing Mary and Joseph to take the stable out back. You’ll love how this story comes together and the strong evangelistic message it shares. The story is fully illustrated and stylized to fit the time period, but with a modern twist.

For only $20 you’ll get a zip file containing a pdf of my original story “The Very Last Room” and a all of the the illustrations. The story is scripted to match with the slide show as you tell the story to your family, class, church, or children’s group.

Purchase The Very Last Room on my Etsy page.

Don’t miss “The Birthday Story“, another great story for Christmas Eve Services.

By Popular Demand I Present: Pink Stuff

A while back Jenn and I promised to share the recipe for a Cranberry Jell-O mole I lovingly call “Pink Stuff”. We said we’d share and here it is!

½ Cup Milk
8 Large Marshmallows (80 Small)
8 oz. Cream Cheese, Softened
3 oz. Cranberry Jell-O
1 lb. Can Cranberry Sauce

Heat milk enough to melt marshmallows. Whip cream cheese; beat in cranberry sauce. Add Jell-O to milk. Add milk to cranberry sauce. Pour into mold. Chill until set. 3-4 hours.

(Credit to Jenn’s mom)