"Easter Egg Hunt"

We had family up for Easter and always do an Easter egg hunt with grandchilren. Just for fun! This year the rooster and henny penny got in on it.
We had so...much fun watching the rooster and hen's getting at the eggs as well. Oh! We also had fun watching grandson's hunting all around the farm grounds for eggs. But they did have some help with the rooster and hen's.

New Birth's on the farm!

Tonight my Doe had two kids . One jet black, she looks like a sheep and the other one, white with tan on behind and a strip down the back. They are just beautiful...

A,B,C Verse of the Day

Ye must be born again. (John 3:7)

Greatest Man in History

Greatest man in History, named Jesus, had no servants, yet they called Him Master. Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet he conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was... buried in a tomb, yet He lives today! Happy Easter

The Story of Easter!

Jesus' last days on earth...
Excitement of the triumphant entry into Jerusalem
Sorrow in His crucifixion and death
Amazing, outrageous joy of the resurrection
This overwhelming story of love and hope is the perfect way to share with your family. (please take time to read the Word of God with your children or for yourself.)

Jesus Borrows a Donkey = Luke 19:28-35

Jesus Triumphant Entry= Luke 19:36-38; John 12:12-16

The Lord's Supper= Matthew 26:26-29; I Corinthians 11:23-25; Luke 22:18, Mark 14:25

Jesus Prays= Matthew 26:36-40; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46

Jesus is Arrested= Matthew 26:45=56; Luke 22:45-51; John 18:10-11

Pilate Questions Jesus= Luke 22:52-23;23:25

Jesus Is Killed on a Cross- Matthew 27:27-40: Mark 15:25-27

A Dark Day= Matthew 27:45-54: Luke 23:44-49: Hebrews 9

A Big Surprise= Matthew 28:1-10

Jesus Is ALIVE!= Matthew 28:5-8; Luke 24:9-12

Jesus Appears to a Room Full of Friends- Luke 24:33-49

Jesus Goes to Heaven= Luke 24:50-53: Acts 1:6-11

Jesus will come back again! Amen! HAPPY EASTER!

"Sunrise Service"

We had are Sunrise Service at 5:45 am what a great turn out. My husband told the Story of Easter, "Christ has Risen from the dead." He Lives! PRAISE THE LORD! Also sang praise songs . Then we held a Easter Breakfast for the community, followed to Sunday School and Worship Service.
The choir did their Easter Cantata. WOW! It was very Powerful. The message in the songs was awesome.

A,B,C Verse of the Day

Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.(Romans 12:19)

Rosemary & Peppermint Soap

My best friend had told me about the smell of Rosemary & Peppermint together, just smells out of this world. Refreshing!
So yesterday I did a batch of these oils and herbs mixture. Came out beautiful! The specks of rosemary and the peppermint oil just smells so refreshing and clean.
So I want to thank my best friend "Amber" HAPPY SOAP MAKING...
Tomorrow I will be making "Bug Off" and another name for it is "Happy Camping"
Bug begone!!!! For this summer. Maine Bugs can be pretty bad.

"Quilting Friendship"

Started up a craft time for ladies in are community. Great way to build friendships, and learn from each other different crafts/hobbies. Ladies making quilts, dish clothes, mittens, socks, pillows, table runners, and much more.

It has been a joy to my heart seeing the ladies pop in to see what we are doing as well. Ladies need to get out and be encourage.
My prayer is be that example , that they would see Christ in and threw me. Also to encourage and help the ladies learn new things.

So looking forward to "Quilting Friendship" this Wednesday. We have it twice a month and each one is excited meet on that day.

Kind hearts are the gardens.
Kind thoughts are the roots,
Kind words are the flowers.
Kind deeds are the fruits.

A,B,C Verse of the Day

Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul O my God, I turst in thee. (Psalm 25:1,2a)

A,B,C Verse of the Day

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (Psalm 119:11)

A,B,C Verse of the Day

Seek ye the Lord while he may be found; call ye upon him while he is near. (Isaiah 55:6)

A,B,C Verse of the Day

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth. (Ecclesiastes 12:1)

A,B,C Verse of the Day

Quench not the Spirit. ( I Thessalonians 5:19)

A,B,C Verse of the Day

Praise ye the Lord for it is good to sing praises unto our God (Psalm 147:1)

A,B,C Verse of the Day

O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good. Psalm 118:1

A,B,C Verse of the Day

No man can serve two masters. (Matthew 6:24)

Easter Story Eggs

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Hope you enjoy and most of all share this with someone. I have used them for lots of things such as church and Sunday School activities and have used them just to hand out as a witness tool.

The following is the version I was given, although I've seen a few versions since
There are many things that could be added but I like this version because it is concise and simple. For Christians, we may find all the little added items interesting but if we are using it as a witness tool to share the Resurrection story you need to remember that most people will not read through a long list of items but might take the time to glance over a short list of them. Also a simple list of items is great for kids to digest rather than a long list of them. It's easier for them to remember a few things from the story rather than throwing out everything at once.

Warning: Please don't give these to smaller children because they are full of tiny objects.

What You Will Need For Each Story Egg:


• Plastic Easter Eggs To fill with the symbols.
• 8-10 inch Tulle or Netting Circles (depends on size of eggs used)
• Ribbons
• Penny (to represent the 30 pieces of silver Judas used to betray Christ.
• Leather Strip (to represent the reed used to beat Christ)
  You can usually find on rolls at craft stores.
• Nails (to represent the nails used to nail Christ to the cross)
• Thorn (to represent the crown of thorns placed on Christ's head)
  I usually cut pieces of stem from rose bushes in about 1 1/2 inch lengths.
• Cross (to represent the cross he was placed upon)
  I usually find small twigs and cut them to size,
  using a dot of hot glue to glue them together.
• Linen (to represent the linen cloth they wrapped Christ in after His death)
  Any white material will do.
  I usually cut it into approximately 1 inch squares.
• Stone (to represent the stone placed in the opening of the tomb)
  Just make sure they are small enough to fit inside the eggs along with all of the other symbols.
• Story Tag With Symbol Meanings and Scriptures You'll find the tags below.

Directions:
Place one of each item inside plastic eggs. Fold the story tag to place inside egg. To make them a little dressier, tie egg up with tulle, punch a hole in corner of card and attach with ribbons.

How to Make Resurrection Cookies

Found this recipe on line : I'm always looking for something to do with my children and grandchildren. We love doing hands on project and read/share what the real meaning of each Holiday. As Matthew 28:1-9 Jesus had Risen!

This recipe is a wonderful tradition to start with your kids, no matter what age. You need to make these cookies the night before Easter. They will cook overnight in a warm oven and will be ready for you and your family Easter morning.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup whole pecans
• 1 tsp. vinegar
• a pinch of salt
• a cup of sugar
• a zip-lock baggie
• a wooden spoon
• wax paper
• cookie sheet
• tape
• Bible

1. • Turn your oven on to 300.  Put the pecans in the zip-lock baggie. Have your children beat the pecans with the wooden spoon. Explain how this is a symbol of the Roman soldiers beating Jesus. Read John 19:1-3.
   • 2.
   • Have the children smell the vinegar and then put it in the bowl. Explain how this is a symbol of when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar. Read John 19:28-30.
   • 3
     Add the egg whites to the vinegar. Explain how eggs represent life and these eggs are a symbol of Jesus giving His life for us. Read John 10:10-11.
   • 4
     Sprinkle salt into the hands of your children. Have them taste it and then throw the rest into the bowl. Explain how this is a symbol of the salty tears that were shed by Jesus' disciples and loved ones. It also represents the bitterness of our sin. Read Luke 23:27
   • 5
     Add the sugar. Explain how the sweetest part of the Resurrection Story is that Jesus died because He loves us and wants us to trust Him so that we can be His children. Read Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16
   • 6
     Beat your ingredients with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes. When stiff peaks have formed explain that the white is a symbol of how clean we are when Jesus forgives us our sins when we trust Him as our Savior. Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3.
   • 7
     Gently fold the nuts into your mixture and drop by teaspoons on to wax papered cookie sheets. Explain that this is a symbol of the rocky tomb in which they laid Jesus' body. Read Matthew 27:57-60
   • 8
     Put the cookies into the oven, shut the door and turn it off. Have your children place pieces of tape on the oven door to seal it. Explain that the Roman soldiers rolled the heavy stone in front of the tomb's entrance to seal in Jesus' body. Matthew 27: 65-66.
   • 9
     Tell the children it is now time to go to bed! They may feel sad, just as Jesus' disciples and loved ones felt that night they laid Jesus' body in the tomb. Read John 16:20, 22.
   • 10
     On Easter morning, open the door and give everyone a cookie. As they are looking at it, explain that the cracks in the cookie represent the tomb. When they bite, they will find that the cookies are hollow inside! This is a symbol of the empty tomb, for the stone was rolled away...and the tomb was empty....Jesus had Risen! Matthew 28:1-9
   Hope you try this out with your family and may all you have a Wonderful Easter! Remember what Jesus has done for us...
   

A,B,C Verse of the Day

My son, give me thine heart. (Proverbs 23:26)

A,B,C Verse of the Day

Let us love one another: for love is of God. (I John 4:7)

New Baby Chick's in the mail !

We just love spring! So excited we got a phone call from are local postmaster saying the peepers arrived. They are so cute! Love the peeping sounds. We got 25 White Cornish Rock Broilers and 25 Silver Gray Broilers. First time ordering Silver Gray Broilers. They are the most beautiful chick's.

Looking forward to having our grandson's soon. They will have so much fun watching and holding the little peepers.

A,B,C Verse of the Day

Keep thy tonque from evil. (Psalm 34:13)

A,B,C Verse of the Day

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (John 14:6)

A,B,C Verse of the Day

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ( I John 1:9)

"ABC" Verse's

Honour thy father and thy mother.(Exodus 20:12)

"ABC" Verse's

God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

"ABC" Verse's

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23)

Easter Egg Carton Swap

Look at the cutest gift I got in the mail today! Handmade from one of my maryjanes farmgirl.
She decorated the egg carton box , and filled it with lovely handmade idea's and chocolates. The rabbit pin is adorable! Will cherish it forever.

We have so ...much fun MaryJanes Farmgirls! Oh! did I say you become family as well.

"ABC" Verse's

Even a child is known by his doings. (Proverbs 20:11)