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Devotion Verse:   Matthew 2   |     Tabitha's Christmas celebrations take an unplanned turn.  Will the change make it better or worse?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Luke 2   |     Vashti's homemade Christmas card is a disaster.  Will her mom and grandparents be able to make her feel better?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

Week 50:  Bonus Materials - ActivityFacebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.comSanta Pancakes1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 cup soy milk (or other type of milk)1/2 cup water2 tablespoons canola oilStrawberries (or raspberries) and bananas, slicedSyrup and/or whipped cream (optional) In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.  Pour the milk, water and oil into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.  It is better for the batter to be a bit lumpy than overmixed (less fluffy).Heat a large griddle or pan over medium-high heat.  Use cooking spray on the pan and drop about 1/3 cup of the batter onto it.  Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 1-2 minutes.  Repeat with all the remaining batter.Once all the pancakes are cooked, it is time to make them look like santa.  Place a pancake in the center of a plate.  Place banana slices around the bottom to form a beard.  Now use the strawberries or raspberries to make a triangle at the top of the pancake.  This is the hat.  You can use banana slices or whipped cream to add trim to the at and at the tip of the hat.  Easy as that!  Have fun!

Devotion Verse:   Luke 1:41   |     Jael does not want a boyfriend but Jordan keeps asking.  Will she find out what is going on?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

Week 49:  Bonus Materials - ActivityFacebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.comSalt Dough Ornaments (from onecrazymom blog)An adult1 cup flour, plus additional for kneading and rolling1/2 cup salt1/2 cup waterCookie cuttersA drinking strawAluminum foil and a baking sheetPaint, glitter, decorationsClear enamel spray or glossyRibbon 1.     Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.  Set aside2.     Mix flour and salt together in a bowl. Add water and stir until a dough forms.3.     On a lightly floured surface knead the dough for at least five minutes, continuing to add flour as needed to prevent the dough from sticking. This step is important.a.      If you skip this step, you'll end up with very sticky dough and it won't cut into shapes well.4.     Once the dough is ready, roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface in 1/4″ thickness. Use cookie cutters to make various shapes.5.     Use a drinking straw to create a hole in the top of each ornament.  You want to do this before you bake the ornaments otherwise the ornaments are too hard to punch holes and may crack.6.     Place onto prepared cookie sheets and preheat oven at 225 degree until dry (or 200 degrees depending on oven), turning every 30 minutes (typical bake time is 30-60 minutes depending on thickness).7.     Once dry, decorate as desired on newspaper or any other table cover that can get dirty.8.     Spray with clear enamel spray to protect the ornaments (recommend spraying outside).9.     Add ribbon and hang in tree or give to others.

Devotion Verse:   Isaiah 9:6   |     Chloe performs in her school's Christmas program with a bang.  Is it good or bad?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Numbers 6:24   |     The girls have an idea for a Christmas present.  Will they be able to complete their gifts?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   1 Thessalonians 5:18   |     Tabitha helps make food for the Thanksgiving feast.  Will her first solo recipe be great or a disaster?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Hebrews 12:28   |     Vashti's learns of sad news and then is reminded of better news - eternal life in God's kingdom.Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Ephesians 1:16   |     Jael has an exciting reason to thank God this week.  What is it?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Colossians 4:2   |     Chloe practices and practices for the spelling bee and to beat her rival Israel.  Will she win?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

Week 43:  Bonus Materials - ActivityFacebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.comApple Crumble*                *Always cook with an adult Filling Ingredients4 large apples (about 3 pounds)1/4 cup sugar¼ cup lemon juice2 tablespoons corn starch1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Topping Ingredients1 cup all-purpose flour1 1/4 cups rolled oats1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold butter, cut into small piecesPinch of salt Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch slices.  Mix apple slices with sugar, lemon juice, corn starch, and cinnamon. Pour into a lightly greased 9 by 13-inch baking dish. In the now empty bowl, mix together the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping. Using a pastry cutter or clean fingers, gently work in the cold butter until pea-sized lumps are formed. Top apples evenly with mixture and bake until apples are bubbly and topping is golden brown, about 45 minutes.Enjoy!

Devotion Verse:   John 15:13   |     Tabitha feels strange, out of sorts.  Her time writing to Jesus helps her find the reason and solution.Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

Week 42 Bonus Materials - ActivityFacebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com1.     Haunted House – Take a big box and decorate the outside to look like a haunted house.  Leave the bottom of the house open for your legs.  Close and tape the top of the box and then cut a whole big enough for your head to come out.  Cut arm holes. 2.     House from the movie ‘Up' – This is similar to the haunted house but this time you will decorate your box to look like a cute friendly house.  Cut and tape the box in the same way as the haunted house.  Add lots of colorful helium balloons to float above your head. 3.     Lego – Follow the taping and cutting instructions from the haunted house costume.  Cut a Styrofoam pool noodle into two or three-inch wide discs.  Adhere the discs to the front side of the box in a Lego pattern.  For example, two columns of three or four discs each.  Spray paint the entire box and discs one solid color.  If you want, you can also wear a shirt and pants the same color. 4.     Lemon/Lime – This is an idea that can be solo or with a friend.  Find or purchase a bright yellow and a bright green long tee-shirt.  Using white fabric paint, draw a half circle starting at one armpit and ending near the end of the shirt.  The top of the half circle should be near the center of the shirt.  Draw a line straight down connecting both ends of the semicircle.  Now, draw three lines from the center of the straight line to different points of the circle.  If you drew from the left armpit of one shirt, then draw from the right arm on the next shirt.  It should look like half a lime or half a lemon.  When wearing this with a friend, you will be lemon and lime. 5.     Spool of Yarn – You will need a spool of yarn, butcher block paper or wrapping paper with a white plain back, two wood dowels, and two wood beads.  Glue one end of each dowl into one wood bead.  Unwind the spool of yarn.  Now, wind it haphazardly all over your body but make sure you can move your arms and legs and do not put it around your neck.  Unroll enough paper to put around your body and overlap a bit.  Have an adult wrap the paper around your torso just below your armpits and secure with clear packing tape.  Glue the dowls to the inside of the paper so they are sticking out near your shoulders.  An adult can also write yarn or other fun things on your label.

Devotion Verse:   Deuteronomy 13:6, 8   |     Vashti gets terribly sick in front of her classmates.  How will they react?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Proverbs 17:17a   |     Jael yells at her friends.  How will they react?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   1 Samuel 18:1 & 3    |     Chloe is having fun playing Four Square at recess but isn't being a great friend.  Will she learn to be a better friend?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Job 8:21    |     This week's story about all four girls is just for fun.  Hope you enjoy it!Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   2 Chronicles 20:12    |     It is the time of year Tabitha dreads: mushrooming.  Will it be better this year?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Psalm 77:14    |     Vashti is discouraged when she sees bad things happening in the world.  Can she refocus and look for God's power?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Job 12:13     |     Jael hurts her foot.  Is it broken?  The experience reinforces that only God is all powerful.Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Jeremiah 32:17     |     It is the first week of our God's Power-themed month.  Listen to a new devotion and story about Chloe and her first loose tooth.Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Matthew 6:9     |     It is the last week of our prayer-themed month.  Tabitha starts piano lessons.Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   1 Thessalonians 5:17     |     Vashti loves school but is not thrilled with the new girl in class.  Will something change her mind?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Mark 6:46     |     Summer Fest is finally here and Jael is soo excited.  Well, until something happens.  Will she be able to find the fun?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Jeremiah 29:12     |     Chloe has a wonderful bonfire party at her house....until it ends.  What will she learn about fun times and prayer?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Lamentations 3:27     |     Tabitha spends a rainy week working on a puzzle.  Will she find the missing piece?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   1 Thessalonians 5:14b     |    Vashti is obsessed with her friend's new shoes.  Will Vashti's friend show patience?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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Devotion Verse:   Proverbs 19:2     |     Impatience at camp results in an accident.  What will be the punishment for Jael and the other camp girls?Facebook - Strong & Courageous GirlsInstagram - @strong_courageous_girlsEmail - strong.courageous.girls@gmail.com

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