Christmas Miracle

It's the friday before Christmas and A reminder of what Christmas is really about. What started out as something small with 5 stockings to give away, has turned into a God thing. The stories that have been shared have lead to an out pouring of compassion. Countless Sos listeners have come to the aide of thoses who are hurting this Christmas. Today is really the first day it's felt like Christmas!!!

Toy Packaging

Ok as any parent knows getting the toys out of the box is what makes christmas morning stressful. Here a Song that all of us can relate to!!!

Snow in Las Vegas!!!!!!!!!!!

The kids got to play in the snow yesterday here are some of the pictures!!!!

FOB Konduz

Our Men and Women are fighting for our freedom around the world ... please remember to pray for them and they will make it safe for us to be home for Christmas.

These pictures are from Sargent Danny Ryan, He is severing in Afghanistan, he wanted to she with everyone what its like over there.

Where they live...



The Flag flying over the base


The view looking out from the base


The view of the front of the base

Here are some Christmas tree safety tips:

When buying a tree, make sure its fresh. Needles should be soft not brittle
Only use lights listed by a testing laboratory
Follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to use tree lights
Always unplug Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed
Never use lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections
Never use lit candles near trees
Water trees daily to keep them moist
If you have an artificial tree, make sure it is fire-retardant
Always watch children when they are around the tree
Position trees near an outlet so that cords are not running long distances
Safely dispose of the tree when it begins dropping needles. Dried-out trees are highly flammable and should not be left in a house or garage, or placed against the house

Baking with Point of Grace

We baked "Hello Dollies" with Point of Grace for the holidays and you can watch the video at hearitfirst.com/pointofgrace and check out the recipe below!

1 quarter cup of butter
1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup angel flake coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
1 can Eagle Brand milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Melt butter in bottom of 9x13 pan
Coat the bottom of the pan with graham cracker crumbs
Layer chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and shredded coconut evenly across the bottom of the pan
Drizzle with Eagle Brand milk
Layer chopped pecans, lightly pressing them down
Bake for 25 minutes
Allow to cool, then cut into squares.

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Movies tonight

The Santa Clause 2 Disney Dec. 9, 12pm
A Garfield Christmas ABC Family Dec. 9, 7pm
A Dennis the Menace Christmas ABC Family Dec. 9, 8pm
A Season for Miracles Hallmark Dec. 9, 9pm
A Garfield Christmas ABC Family Dec. 9, 10:30pm
Angel in the Family Hallmark Dec. 9, 11pm

A Xmas Story

CLEVELAND – If the movie "A Christmas Story" is one of your holiday favorites, consider a visit to the house in Cleveland where many scenes in the film were shot.

The movie, which premiered 25 years ago, featured a kid named Ralphie who pleaded for a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.

Fans can visit the house used in the filming of the movie, restored to its appearance in the film. There is also a museum displaying movie props and costumes. A Christmas Story House & Museum is located at 3159 W. 11th St. in the Tremont neighborhood. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5.50 for kids 7-12. Hours are Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m. The site is also open Wednesdays Dec. 10, 17 and 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with the final tour beginning at 4:30 p.m., but it's closed Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Details at http://www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com

12 days of Christmas

Santa run 2008

In 2007, 7,269 Santas made history as they gathered in downtown LAS VEGAS to help Opportunity Village break the World Record for the Largest Santa Gathering and at the same time, raised much needed funds and awareness for "Las Vegas' Favorite Charity".

Opportunity Village was thrilled to have such a great turnout from our local community, and we were blown away by the national and international support of the event as well! The 2008 Las Vegas Great Santa Run has been represented by 45 states as well as attracted participants from nine countries, including Holland, Japan, the UK and Micronesia. Many of our international participants have already signed up for the 2008 Las Vegas Great Santa Run.

Christmas Friendly Shoppers

We all are watching our wallets alittle bit closer this year and we want to spend our money at stores that are Christmas Friendly.... Here a list from Focus on the Family that shows where most stores stand.

Thanks to Ethel.. who keeps me on my toes... she wrote this:

You know, if you visit stores that are NOT Christmas friendly, you can be the one who wishes the Merry Christmas. Just because a person works there doesn't mean that they approve of the corporate stand on issues. I work for a company - who provides benefits/support to gay couples. I do not approve of the homosexual agenda, but you know what, I'm a Christian right smack in the middle of it. And everyone knows it. In fact, my little Chinese friend came to ME and asked ME to pray for her when her mom was very ill. And she's a Buddhist ... with the little god thing on her desk with fruit and candy in front of it.

Go out and make disciples of men ... if you're not shopping with them, how can you do that??


"Christmas-friendly" retailers — prominent acknowledgment of "Christmas"

Cabela's
Crate&Barrel
Dillard's
Eddie Bauer
JCPenney
Kohl's L.L.Bean
Lands' End
Linens 'n Things
Lowe's
Macy's
Neiman Marcus Nordstrom
Pier 1 Imports
Sears
The Home Depot
Target
Toys "R" Us
Wal-Mart



"Christmas-negligent" retailers — marginalized use of "Christmas"

Barnes & Noble
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Best Buy
Borders
Circuit City Dick's Sporting Goods
GAP
KB Toys
Kmart




"Christmas-offensive" retailers — apparent abandonment of "Christmas"

American Eagle
Banana Republic
Bloomingdale's
Lane Bryant
Old Navy