Monday, November 29, 2010

Newest Nieuwsma Cider Punch

In honor of Benjamin and Kate, as prepared for their Moscow Wedding Reception.

makes 5 quarts of cider punch

Heat over medium heat in a large sauce pan until sugar is dissolved:
2 C sugar
2 C cider
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp allspice

Remove from heat and add:
6 oz orange juice concentrate
1 gal cider

Chill. Add 2 quarts ginger ale just before you serve it.

Advent, Week 1

Creation Week
Since this is the beginning of the church year, oh best beloved, it is fitting to begin with Creation. We set up our Christmas tree to remember those two trees, the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. We put white twinkle lights on it to make it beautiful. We also decorate our house in honor of what is coming, Christmas. A wreath on the door, Christmas trinkets and nick-nacks, plaid tablecloths and holly berry dishes.

Readings:
Advent Calendar, a poem by Rowam Williams
The Best Christmas Pagent Ever, a short story by Barbar Robinson

Scripture:
Read through Creation story