Christmas Program Practice at First Baptist of St. James City

This is the first practice and they will have 5 more before the Christmas Program on Sunday night December 20 at 6:30 PM. We hope that you can come and enjoy the work of our youth group

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CHRISTMAS GIFTS

We have always tried to keep Christmas a special "homade"gift time. Our little ones started making orniments and gifts for grandparents and cousins at a very early age. We had over 26 on that list back in the 1970's so we would start early and keep working at the FUN.

Smoky Mountain Christmas 2009

Edgewater Hotel-OberGatlinburg Ski Resort

We spent an hour enjoying the hotel breakfast bar with the cousins teamed almost as twins. Walked the snowy streets catching the tourest traps and enjoying the reactions of the grand kids. The gondola to the Mt. Ski Resort was beautiful and we can return all day today for the $10 fee. Many went skating and posed for snow pictures by the lifts. The lifts are not open yet but still lots of fun. The lovely restaurant that our kids remember from their youth was just as breathtaking as in the 80's but EMPTY. We had the whole place to ourselves which must have been a gift from God. The food was as always wonderful and all had hour of fun in this huge lodge room. Bryce,Burt and Bear could watch TV football games while we ladies relaxed with plenty to drink,hot and cold,with a huge stone fireplace puring the heat into our giant play area for the 1-14 year olds

ALL BECAUSE TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE...

Our Bonus daughter Danielle and our youngest son John (the little Nelsons) gave us this sign last night at our gift opening party at the hotel. As a result of my choosing Central Michigan University over Michigan State 42 years ago this is true. I met,Professor Nelson through his student Secretary,and now 8 children (four of which we call "bonus children"),9 grandchildren and many travels later,we find ourselves more in love than ever. I think when ever we gather as a family around the world we should always take this sign with us so the waitstaff can appreciate the organised ciaos that follows our path. We have been blessed by God and all 19 of us grab at life and squeeze all we can from it.

Smoky Mountain Christmas