Thank you
for reading our December 2008 newsletter!
Volume Two, Twelfth Issue
WriteReading.com
is dedicated to Words that make the future brighter!
Merry
Christmas!!
Best wishes for a season of
giving! As we celebrate the birth of Christ, we are ever thankful for the life
He gave us. Without His exemplar life, redemptive death, and miraculous
resurrection, the grandeur of His birthday would not be what it is today. It is
my hope that we will find peaceful moments within these busy winter days to
reflect upon God’s greatest gift to us. Reading tips will continue next month,
but for December, here is my gift to you:
The True Story of:
"The Night Before Christmas"
by Vicki Rasmussen
'Twas the night before taxes, and
all through the town
Not a room left to sleep in, for
miles around.
The travelers were tired from
searching and worn,
And hoped that their child would
not soon be born.
The stable they found had clean straw
for soft beds,
So they knelt and gave thanks and
rested their heads.
And Mary with her blanket, and
Joseph his cloak,
Had just settled themselves when
before long awoke . . .
When out of the still, Mary spoke
with a matter,
That set Joseph's heart going all
pitter-patter.
Away to a manger he flew like a
dash,
Threw in it some hay and was back
in a flash.
One star on the breast of the
new-risen moon
Gave the luster of mid-day to
everything soon,
When, what to his wondering eyes
did appear,
But a new born child, held gently
and dear,
By a worthy new mother, who
lovingly bore,
What they knew in a moment was: The
Savior.
More rapid than eagles the angels
they came,
And they sang and they shouted, and
called Him by name:
"A Savior! Christ the Lord! born
today, and for you!
Go, shepherds! to Bethlehem! the
baby to view!
Fear not these good tidings! for
great joy is our call!
Glory to God! peace on earth! and
good will to all!"
The wise men from before wild king
Herod did fly,
And then worshipped the Christ
child, placing gifts by,
Now away to Egypt this family they
flew,
With a warning from God, of what
Herod would do.
And then, in his dreaming, Joseph
heard from God
That Herod had died so they
journeyed abroad.
The child grew in grace and spirit
and wisdom
And stature, and in favor with God
and with men.
John was cousin to Christ, a right
honorable self,
But he paused when Christ asked to
be baptized Himself.
A word from His mouth and a nod of
His head
Soon gave John to know he had
nothing to dread.
Christ spoke many words, and went
straight to His work,
Fulfilled every scripture; and then
did not shirk,
And laying His body aside as He
chose,
Then waiting three days, from the
tomb He arose.
He went to His twelve, to His lambs
gave a whistle,
And away The Word spread like the
down of a thistle.
And so now we exclaim, though He's
out of our sight,
"Happy birthday dear Jesus,
please bless us this night!"
2000 ©
LittleRasCo
Helping a child learn or practice reading and writing skills can be a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be. Head Start with the Book of Mormon: Using the Scriptures to teach Children Reading and Writing Skills, by Vicki Lynn Rasmussen (42 brief pages + 70 pages of flashcards) will give parents and grandparents the skills needed to nurture great readers using a simple scriptural plan—based on the top 50 words in the Book of Mormon. From a toddler hearing a story read, to a child reading silently, the three included phases will benefit all learners. Watch as your child also develops the habit of regular scripture use!
This
unique program uses the Book of Mormon to help a child:
·
grow closer to the things of God
·
develop a scripture reading habit
·
learn how to read and write
Thank
you for purchasing this book! What better gift can you give a child than the
gift of literacy? As referenced on the back cover, the author’s royalties will
be donated to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. The book can be ordered at the
website above, or purchased at LDS bookstores.
Please email any questions or comments you may have to:
I hope to chat with you again soon!
Hugs & wishes, Vicki (o;`~
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