A bit of adventure and a few mysteries make A Shiloh Christmas perfect for cozying up in front of the Christmas tree. Naylor gently writes of compassion and understanding, the importance of love over fear and the bonds between dogs and their people. But one day, Ruthie and Rachel are too scared to go home, and Judd helps by sharing the story of his youth and the importance of dreams. The Prestons prepare for Christmas, the community helps those that suffered from the fire, and Marty continues to work in the veterinarian office, thinking he may want to be a vet and help animals. More questions arise when a fire starts in the neighborhood and accusations fly, blaming Judd for starting it. Marty has a lot of questions about the world but isn’t sure the preacher, who seems better versed in atoning for sins, is the one who can answer them. The community has also welcomed a new preacher to town, but soon Marty’s sister, Becky, begins to fear eternal damnation, and the preacher’s daughters, Rachel and Ruthie, seem to be afraid of their father. The town even begins to see a very different man as well. Amends have been made, and Marty has been spending time at Judd’s to help with the other dogs. Christmas Carols, Hymns and Songs Free for you to enjoy during the Christmas Season from Shiloh Worship Music as we remember that Jesus Is The Reason For The Season. It’s been a year since Marty rescued Shiloh from Judd, and he seems to have found a soft spot in his neighbor’s harsh exterior. Shiloh and his boy, Marty, are inseparable as always-except that Shiloh is afraid to cross over the bridge that leads to Judd Travers’ house. Shiloh Life Center at Shiloh Church 1971 West State Road 56, Jasper IN 47546 ~ ~ 81.Nearly 25 years after the publication of Shiloh, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor’s beloved trilogy becomes a quartet with this Christmas-themed holiday companion.
If you know anyone who’s having a hard time this season, please invite them. It’s a soft, gentle service with invitations to participate, but no directives. We’re coming together on December 21, the Winter Solstice to acknowledge our tougher emotions, to honor the ones we’ve loved who are not with us, and to embrace together the hope of Jesus.Īdd new meaning to your Christmas season by joining us for Blue Christmas, a service for some quiet reflection and acknowledgment that we really need a Savior.
The Blue Christmas service is all about making space during a season that is noisy with celebration to acknowledge the “both/and” of our emotions.
Sometimes being surrounded by holiday lights and laughter brings up feelings of sadness, loneliness, grief, and longing. It is open to the public and will last about an hour, with refreshments after.
in the Shiloh Life Center (the large multipurpose room on the southeast side of the building). Shiloh Church of Jasper will offer a unique worship opportunity for persons who feel disconnected from holiday celebrations because of grief, disappointment, or anything else that has taken their joy out of Christmas.
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