12 days of Christmas
It's the Holiday Season at New Life! Join us for 12 days of fun and Christmas Spirit! Depending on the day, we’ll have the activity at the church, virtually, or to do at home. Scroll down to learn what we’re doing each day!
Day 1: Christmas Cards for Lucy Corr
Climb aboard the Holiday Card Train! Final destination is the Lucy Corr Nursing Home. We want to send 300 Holiday cards to the residents at the Lucy Corr Nursing Home to help them know they are remembered during the Christmas season. Please take a moment to write a message of hope on a premade Christmas card or a homemade card. Have children? Have them draw a picture to include in the card. Address the card as “Dear friend,” and sign it with your first name only. It is your choice whether or not to add your home address. Maybe you can become penpals! When you are done, bring all cards in an unsealed envelope and drop it in the Holiday Train located at the entrance of the church. The train departs New Life on December 15 ……. All Aboard! … Choo … Choo ...
Proverbs 3
Day 2: Christmas Game Night
Get ready for some fun as we see who can beat who in a crazy game of “Psych”. Each player makes up fake answers to real trivia questions. Can you figure out the outrageous real answer among your friends’ fakes? Get points for guessing the right answer, and for each other player you “PSYCH” into choosing yours. Join us at 7pm on December 2 to play! Sign up using RSVP link above! Zoom link will be sent to those that sign up to play!
Zechariah 8:5
Day 3: Christmas Cookie Decorating
Gingerbread and Sugar Cookies, oh what a treat! We are having a contest that is sure to be sweet! Grab your aprons, cutters, and sprinkles galore, your icing, your flour, and so more. We can’t wait to see the cookie creations, share your photos with us so we can celebrate your decorations! Post a photo of your cookies on our Facebook Page to enter. Winners will be announced at the end of the day. Happy Baking! Suggested Audience: All Ages
John 6:25-59
Day 4: Nativity Hunt
Enjoy a variation of "The Tacky Light Tour" by going on an adventure hunting for baby Jesus in Nativity scenes all around Richmond. As you drive from place to place (download a list of locations), consider talking about the journey Mary and Joseph made from where they lived to Bethlehem where Jesus was born. Was it hot or cold? How far did they travel? What would it be like to spend the first days of your life in a barn? Post pictures of what you find on your journey or pictures of Nativity scenes you have in your own collection at home.
Luke 2:1-20
Day 5: Christmas Service Project
Come to New Life at 10am to make blankets this holiday season to comfort those that are in need of some holiday warmth and cheer. Can we hit our goal of 100 blankets!!!??? The more hands we have to tie, the more blankets we can make. Let us know you are coming and bring a good pair of scissors. For children 6 and under, we will have them decorate paper bags for Meals on Wheels. Sign up using RSVP link above!
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Day 6: Christmas Paint Party
It’s a time to design with a paintbrush and all. A masterpiece you will create, it’s sure to be a ball! We will draw, paint, and follow along, a Christmas Paint Party with friends, how can you go wrong? We will have 25 slots available. This will be a first come, first serve event. Reserve your spot today by using this link. Suggested Audience: Youth/Adult. Sign up using RSVP link above! The fun begins at 3 PM.
Ephesians 2:10
Day 7: Christmas Story Time
It’s the Holiday Season, Christmas is near. Let’s celebrate with stories we all love to hear. A beautiful story, a baby, a star, and a manger full of hay, gather ‘round and get comfy, and just press play! Christmas Stories will be posted throughout the day on our Facebook Page. Suggested Audience: All Ages
Matthew 28:1-1
Day 8:Christmas Ornaments
Gather with family, friends or spend some time with yourself as you make this cute ornament. All supplies are provided for you and can be picked up at church anytime (they are located in the red bin marked “Ornaments”). When you are done, post it on your social media page with the #12dayswithNewLife. Feel free to share either a picture of your ornament or a short video on what the ornament means to you. Got kids? We would love to hear them share the nativity story. Beginning Dec 6 all supplies are provided for you and can be picked up at church anytime ( located in the red bin marked “Ornaments”).
Isaiah 64:8
Day 9: Gingerbread Houses
Do you love making Gingerbread houses? Whether you are a builder extraordinaire or your house is a flop, we want to see them. Go to New Life’s Facebook page and post your picture or video in the comments of our “Let’s see those houses” post.
John 14:1-4
Day 10:Christmas Spirit
They say it is better to give than to receive. Take some time today to clean out the toy bins, closets, and drawers. Donate these items to a person in need, local shelter or thrift store.
Acts 20:35
Day 11: Christmas Carols
Join the New Life Music team as we sing Christmas carols together. You can choose to sing from the COMFORT of your own car or you can choose to stand or sit directly in front of your car. Masks are required of course. The fun begins at 7pm in the New Life Church parking lot. Sign up using RSVP link above!
Psalm 95
Day 12: Hallmark Christmas Party
It’s the Countdown to Christmas, do we even need a reason to celebrate the movies that bring the joy of the season? There will be games, trivia, and prizes to be won, grab a friend and come out for a ton of Christmas fun! We will have 25 slots available. This will be a first come, first serve event. Reserve your spot today by using this link. The party begins at 6 pm! Suggested Audience: Youth/Adult. Sign up using RSVP link above!
Psalm 126:2