At our December meeting, we took a look inward, asking ourselves, “Where’s My Focus this Christmas?” We spent some time enjoying the 12 Days of Christmas … Mommy Style and  an entertaining skit helped to remind us that the true meaning of the season isn’t rooted in toys, decorations, cards or sale ads… rather it’s all about the greatest gift ever given to the world: Jesus.

Renee Blain led us in a time of caroling and Mr. Bockus shared a beautiful song from his heart, “Start at the Manger.”

Here are the words to this touching song:

Start at the Manger on a cold winters night

Look for the star in the sky – then follow its light

It leads to a Saviour, for a world that is lost

Start at the Manger then go to the cross

Start at the Manger on a cold winters night

At the child in the hay, the gift of our Father in heaven

The price he would pay, to save all his children, no matter the cost

Start at the Manger then go to the cross

Imagine that you own the wealth of the world – all of its silver and gold

What good will it do when tomorrow arrives, and your heart is empty and cold

Start at the Manger where redemption began

When Jesus stepped down from his throne, to die as a man

All of our riches we will count them as loss

If we start at the Manger then go to the cross

Imagine that you own the wealth of the world – all of its silver and gold

What good will it do when tomorrow arrives, and your heart is empty and cold

Start at the Manger on a cold winters night, looking for the star in the sky

Then follow its light, It leads to a Saviour for a world that is lost

Start at the Manger then go to the cross

What a great evening of celebrating and remembering to focus on the true meaning of Christmas!