CHRISMON WORKSHOP

Dec. 15^th 5:30 PM

Come join us to make a small Chrismon of your very own. This will be the first workshop since 1995. Please sign up on the bulletin board or contact Glenda Neal,gbneal@aol.com or 301.622-3948.

Chrismons are Christmas ornaments which are symbols from Christian history that refer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. All Chrismons are made in white (a symbol of purity) and gold (a symbol of majesty). The Chrismons originated in Danville, Va in 1957. Our church first displayed them on a tree in the living room in 1973. Since that time, they have decorated a tree in the Sanctuary almost every year.

The following is a list of Chrismons which will be available for you to make. Many are simple designs and some are more complicated.

FISH - an ancient symbol for Christ. It was a secret sign during early Christianity’s persecutions.

LAMB - Jesus is referred to as the Lamb of God.

BUTTERFLY- a symbol of resurrection. As a butterfly leaves its pupa and soars upward with a new body, so through Jesus Christ, we are born to a new life.

SHEPHERD’S STAFF - refers to the Good Shepherd.

CIRCLE- a symbol for everlasting life. Other symbols may be used inside the circle to enhance its meaning.

CROSS- reminds us of the sacrifice made for us by which we receive forgiveness and salvation.

CROWN- symbolizes Christ’s victory over sin and death, as well as his authority over human rulers.