| JESSE TREE ADVENT CALENDAR |
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The Jesse Tree is an Advent
tradition handed down to us from europe, where a small sapling
tree was decorated with symbols to help children remember
the purpose and promises of God. This handcrafted Advent
project teaches children the ancestry of Jesus starting
from Jesse, who was the father of King David.
Isaiah 11:1 foretells the lineage of Jesus - "A
shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots
a branch will bear fruit."
As you and the children in your life experience your very
own Jesse Tree, you will read a devotional
that reflects on the symbolism of that day's ornament as
part of God's perfect plan. On Christmas day, you will add
the final ornament to the tree - a "Start of David"
to remind children that the promises of God came to us in
the birth of Jesus.
Why not start a new tradition this Christmas season by
experiencing a Jesse Tree in your home? This sturdy, handcrafted
tree and its ornaments can be passed down from generation
to generation to celebrate the meaning of Advent and Christmas.
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Price
- $100.00 - includes shipping and handling. Order now
and Jesse Tree will be shipped immediately. Use year after
year.
Augusta area residents may call 706-541-1343 to arrange to
pick up a Jesse Tree locally or purchase one at Sacred Heart
Cultural Center on Greene Street.
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2004 Jesse
Tree Symbols |
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| DATE |
TEXT |
FOCUS |
SYMBOL |
| November 30 |
Isaiah 11:1-2 |
Shoot from Jesse |
Stump |
| December 1 |
Genesis 1:26-31 |
Creation |
World |
| December 2 |
Genesis 3:1-19 |
The Fall |
Apple |
| December 3 |
Genesis 6:11-14, 7:17-8:3, 9:8-13 |
Noah |
Ark |
| December 4 |
Genesis 12: 1-7 |
Abraham |
Camel |
| December 5 |
Genesis 21:1-7 |
Sarah |
Cradle |
| December 6 |
Genesis 22: 1-14 |
Isaac |
Cross |
| December 7 |
Genesis 28: 10-22 |
Jacob |
Ladder |
| December 8 |
Genesis 37:1-36, 50:15-21 |
Joseph |
Coat |
| December 9 |
Deuteronomy 5:1-22 |
Moses |
Tablets |
| December 10 |
Joshua 2: 1-21 |
Rahab |
Rope |
| December 11 |
Ruth 1:15-2:3 |
Ruth |
Grain |
| December 12 |
1 Samuel 16:1-13 |
Samuel & David |
Horn of OIl |
| December 13 |
2 Samuel 5: 1-5 |
David |
Crown |
| December 14 |
Isaiah 9:2-7 |
Prophets |
Rose |
| December 15 |
1 Kings 18:17-24, 36-39 |
Elijah |
Fire |
| December 16 |
Jonah 3:1-5 |
Jonah |
Whale |
| December 17 |
Isaiah 11: 6-9 |
Peace |
Lion |
| December 18 |
Eshter 4 |
Esther |
Scepter |
| December 19 |
Habbakuk 2: 1-4 |
Waiting |
Watch Tower |
| December 20 |
Luke 1: 5-25 |
Zechariah & Elizabeth |
Angel |
| December 21 |
Matthew 3: 1-6 |
John the Baptist |
Dove |
| December 22 |
Luke 1: 26-38 |
Mary |
Heart |
| December 23 |
Matthew 1: 18-25 |
Joseph |
Hammer |
| December 24 |
Luke 2: 1-5 |
Journey |
Donkey |
| December 25 |
Luke 2: 6-21 |
Birth |
Star |