Merry Christmas!
We hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!
It is important to keep in mind the origination and purpose of Christmas—to celebrate our Savior’s birth.  Many times advertisers use the phrase “x-mas” instead of writing out the entire word.  Christmas is becoming more and more commercialized.  So as you go about your holiday festivities remember the true meaning of Christmas, and do not take “Christ” out of Christmas.

Thanks to Donny Osmond and his fan Gathering!
Donny and many fans recently got together for an auction to benefit
One Heart Foundation!
During this season of "giving" they reached deep into their wallets to "Strengthen Families". 100% goes to the wonderful cause!

‘Tis the Season
            Especially at this time of year it is important to remember to give.  One of the greatest ways to have a happy holiday season is to serve those you love.  Everyone can use a little love and holiday cheer.  Even the smallest offerings can leave large impressions like in the classic story of the orphan boy and the Christmas orange.  

Jake was nine years old with tousled brown hair with blue eyes as bright as a heavenly angel. For as long as Jake could remember he had lived within the walls of a poor orphanage. He was just one of ten children supported by what meager contributions the orphan home could obtain in a continuous struggle seeking donations from townsfolk.
There was very little to eat, but at Christmas time there always seemed to be a little more than usual to eat, the orphanage seemed a little warmer, and it was time for a little holiday enjoyment. But more than this, there was the Christmas orange! (more)

Symbols
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th of each year. It is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The word "Christmas" means "Christ's Mass" - derived from the English term "Christes masse". There are many different customs and traditions around the world. American customs come from many places. (more)

Song: "One Heart"
"One Heart . . .what you're feeling is
One Heart . . . When the
Love for another makes a
Stranger your Brother, then you're
One . . . ."

(Have "ONE" Merry Christmas!)


By: Nikki Ormond and her intern staff



Check out these Noi-Z reminder gifts to:
- Open Your Mouths!
- Stand up for Good!
- Fight Pornography!
- Stop Drug Abuse!
- Protect Children!
Defend Marriage: a man and a woman!
"We are ALL God's Kids!"

   
 

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Children's Way successfully launches program in Public Schools!
Salt Lake City, Utah, (Aug 15, 2006) – Children’s Way and One Heart Foundation today signed a formal agreement to join forces in the all important battle to protect our children from the harmful things on the Internet. They will work closely together on the campaign in Utah and then expand it out to the other states.

We are starting to see the results of a generation of children left unattended at the computer. Excessive chat, gaming, gambling, predators and pornography are taking our children, and the future of this country, hostage. Just last month, little 5 year old Destiny Norton was murdered and sexually assaulted. The prime suspect later admitted that it all started with his addiction to Internet pornography. Unfortunately this is a profile of a large wave of teens that have become addicted to Internet pornography in their early years and have escalated from there.

“We need to stop this rapidly growing trend of young people becoming addicted to the bad things on the Internet”, says Scott Dow, Director of Children’s Way, “We need to take aggressive and decisive action to teach our young children what not to do on the Internet, but also what to do. Each of our children need to be on the Internet and it’s our responsibility to help them use it properly.”

Christmas Treats
            Suzanne Osmond shares one of her recipies from Cooking For Boys!

(more recipes)

Activity 
           Have fun with your family making this wreath.  Each member of the family can make his own, or work together to make a family wreath. Instructions to make a wreath using pine cones and a wire coat hanger. A fun gift idea or a great Christmas decoration.
Materials Needed:
  • 8 Pine Cones (approximate)
  • Wire Coat Hanger
  • Duct Tape
  • Items to decorate your wreath
  • Glue

Instructions:
Cut the wire coat hanger in half and form it into a circle. Wind the two ends together. I them secured the ends and covered the entire circle with duct tape. This held it together better and gave the pine cones a better surface to stick to!
Once you have your circle formed, glue on the pine comes (a hot glue gun worked best for me). Decorate as desired. I added a ribbon and holly made out of crafting Foam. A added red beads for the holly berries.
If you want a larger wreath, just do not cut the wire hanger in half! :-)

Story
Late one Christmas Eve I sank into my easy chair. Admiring the tree with its decorations, I couldn't help but feel that something was missing... The kids were in bed, the gifts were all wrapped, the milk and cookies were in their place for Santa. It wasn't long before the tiny twinkling tree lights lulled me into a deep sleep. I don't know how long I slept, but all of a sudden I opened my eyes and there stood Santa Claus himself next to my Christmas tree. (more)

 
 
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