The Good Shepherd Garden Party ~week 6

~ Oh! What a Beautiful City ~

week 6

Nearing the end of the Easter Season; celebrating along with The Good Shepherd's Garden  sticker book and using the outlines set up by both Jessica & Charlotte.  It has been a fun few weeks no doubt and our family is all about the fun.  But, I am so pleased at these daily/weekly opportunities I've had in sharing scripture with my kids in a way they they can really connect with.  Specifically with the young ones.  They love the stickers, the readings, and then look forward to our weekly parties.  

~ The City Gates ~

Revelation 21: 9-14

Using pretzel twists and cheese the kids built their gates in various ways.  We had 3-pillars creations like Max's to small little fortresses like Rose's (not pictured).   The trick was making their gates B4 Princess was able to nab the cheese to eat it.

~ The Temple ~

Revelation 21:22-25

We didn't make Shirley Temples but Rose and Max came up with an alternative.  I stayed out of the way as these two inspired chefs began to mix a little of this and a little of that into a pitcher until their taste buds approved.  It was really funny to watch them.  The only thing they did add from the recipe was a cherry in each cup.

~ Hallelujah! ~

"Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the sound of many waters and like the sound of mighty thunderpeals, crying, "Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready; it was granted her to be clothed with fine linen, bright and pure" -- for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints. And the angel said to me, "Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb." And he said to me, "These are true words of God." Revelation 19: 6-9

 I look forward to one day sing these very words in the presence of God among my family and all the angels and saints!

~ The Thrones ~

Revelation 22: 1-5

Poor Lucy.  She was so tired today.  But, she graciously put her best foot forward to decorate two chairs for the thrones.  After a nice lunch her spirit and energy returned.

~ The Groom & The Bride ~

Hosea 2: 18-20

Revelation 19: 6-9

helping to make the groom and bride

~ The Crowns ~

Isaiah 62: 3-

We made a version of this crown cake using a lemon cake recipe and some chocolate frosting.  The kids were looking forward to eating this late evening treat.

more pictures of the fun

(For more Good Shepherd's Parties go to Catholic Cuisine)

God Bless!!