The Jesse Tree Project

What a glorious day!

It began with my favorite breakfast made by my love: fried egg, toast, and a huge mug of French pressed coffee.  I actually got to sit through Sunday school, because Michael took our noisy Baby Joy into the hallway.  Then, we met up with friends for a potluck lunch, and the kids played for hours in the lovely Fall weather.  They were so worn out, that ALL THREE slept in the car on the way home. This evening, I dropped Karis and Judah off at Awanas, and I received my set of Jesse Tree Project ornaments!

Judah and Karis dressed in their Turkey Shirts for Awanas

Three weeks ago, I met up with 23 other ladies and we each chose a Bible story from the lineage of Christ.  I chose "Elijah and the Big Fire."  I have spent every day working on 25 ornaments, exactly the same each, that represent this story about Elijah. I decided to make my ornament replicate the alter that Elijah built.  He used 12 stones and sticks (however I ran out of time and omitted the sticks).  Then Elijah poured water over the alter, and he believed that God could light the fire even though it was soaked.  And He did!
Our group met last night for the ornament exchange.  I heard it was a really neat event, but I was not able to attend due to conflict.  However, the highlight of my day today was when my friend, Kristen handed over my completed set of custom Jesse Tree Project ornaments!  Check them out...

During the month of December, our family will do this devotional together.  Each day has an ornament and a story.  This is my second set of ornaments, so this year, Karis and Judah each get to put an ornament on the tree every day.  I'm so excited!

Here's the website for those who want to learn more: http://jessetreeproject.com/