Markets - November 29th to December 5th

Wednesday December 1st

Ceres Organic Market

Saturday December 4th

Bundoora Park Farmers' Market
Ceres Organic Market
Daylesford Farmers' Market
East Gippsland Farmers' Market
Echuca Farmers' Market
Golden Plains Farmers' Market
Healesville Organic Farmers' Market
Kingston Farmers' Market
Murrabit Country Market
South Gippsland Farmers' Market
Spotswood Farmers' Market
Sunraysia Farmers' Market
Tatong Farmers' Market
Veg Out St Kilda Farmers' Market

Sunday December 5th

Castlemaine Farmers' Market
Gisborne Olde Time Market
Heathmont Farmers' Market
Hurstbridge Farmers' market
Lilydale Produce Farmers' Market
Maffra Variety and Farmers' Market
Melbourne Showgrounds Farmers' Market
Mulgrave Farmers' Market
North Melbourne Farmers' Market
Tallarook Farmers' Market

The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib...

With temperatures dropping,
last Friday was spent preparing the winter stables.

(left click on the pictures to see them larger)

The ox knoweth his owner...
Jersey bull Joe was the first in
he was segregated into Nazareth stable away from the cows.

"Monk and hammer can do all things."
Soviet citizens will understand!

Straw being laid on the sheeps' side of Bethlehem stable.
The far side is for the cows.

The skies are threatening.
The sheep are on their way in for the winter.

Brother Yousef Marie with the first arrivals.

The ass knows its Master's crib.
The donkey to the left is Gloria,
named after the Gloria in excelsis Deo
first sung by the angels on Christmas night.

This one is Benedicta -
named after the Benedictus qui venit of Palm Sunday.

Donkeys and sheep with this year's lambs...
Surely a remote preparation for Christmas.

The ox knoweth his owner and the ass his master's crib...
(Isaias Ch. 1)

In the bleak mid-winter
Frosty wind made moan.
Earth stood hard as iron,
Water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow,
Snow on snow,
In the bleak mid-winter,
Long ago...

And other sheep I have, that are not of this fold:
them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice,
and there shall be one fold and one shepherd.
(Jn. 10:16)

What can I bring Him poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb...

The lane between the cells last evening.
Heaven cannot hold Him
Nor earth sustain;
Heav'n and earth shall flee away
When He comes to reign:
In the bleak mid-winter
A stable place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty
Jesus Christ.

#243 - Antidote

I read an article yesterday that made reference to an 'antidote to Christmas.'  Talk about missing the point!  But it started me thinking about what else we could use an antidote for in our lives.  Where have you needed an antidote?  Do you need one now?  What do you make of antidote?

Week #131 - 27th November - sponsored by The Craft Barn

Good Morning everyone.
This weeks challenge is sponsored by our generous regular sponsor, The Craft Barn
 
The Craft Barn have been nominated for "Best Independent Store - South of England again this year, if you'd like to vote for this fabulous store, please click on the logo below to go to their home page where you can click on 'vote'. Thank you for your support :)



The Craft Barn offer a wide range of goodies for all crafters
from all things 'Cuttlebug' to grunge paper,
from cottage cutz dies to cosmic shimmers,
then there's your essentials like cardstock and papers and adhesives.
Not forgetting their HUGE stock of clear and rubber stamps to tantalise you!
There really is something for everyone :)

For all the latest products that have been added to the site PLEASE CLICK HERE,
they have the latest Crafty Secrets and My Paper World stamps in store NOW

Need something to colour your images? then please see their range of COPIC pens.

And to take a look at their whole christmas range please click HERE

This week, Sandy is offering our challenge winner ALL FOUR My Paper World christmas stamp sets!

What a totally amazing prize!
HUGE THANKS to Sandy and Ian.

Here is this weeks sketch...

Here is the final stunning card from our November Guest Designer Sandra

Sandra, thank you so much for your beautiful cards each week :)


And here are more beautiful cards by the design team...

Maya

Catherine


Terry

Jilli

Leonie

San


Cazza

Paula

Jo

Jeanette

Thank you for stopping by today
I do hope you have fun with this weeks sketch
Please leave your entries with Mr Linky...

Winner of challenge #130

The winner of the $10 gift certificate to spend at Digital Delights by Louby Loo is...

Donna C (A little creating on my rocky road of life)


Here is Donna's beautiful, glittery winning card...

Congratulations Donna! Please EMAIL ME so that I can pass on your email to Katie who will then be in touch with details of how you can claim your prize.
Nice early christmas present eh?
Have fun choosing your prize!
Jo xx

Welcome to Spiritual Sunday

Hello Everyone,

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a safe one as well. Thank-you for stopping by here this weekend,we know it's such a busy time of year. If this is your first visit here at Spiritual Sunday and you have any questions please click on the link up at the top of this blog and it should answer any of your questions.


Charlotte ~ Charlotte's WeblogEarth Angels ~

Markets - November 22nd to 28th

Wednesday 24th November

Ceres Organic Market

Saturday 27th November

Ballarat Lakeside Farmers' Market
Casey Berwick Farmers' Market
Ceres Organic Market
Churchill Island Farmers' Market
Healesville Organic Farmers' Market
Hume Murray Farmers' Market
Lancefield District Farmers' Market
Mansfield Farmers' Market
Monty Farmers' Market
Newtown Farmers' Market
Slow Food Farmers' Market
Traralgon Farmers' Market
Tyabb Farmers' Market *new*
Yarraville Farmers' Market

Sunday 28th November

Kinglake Produce and Artisan Market
Melbourne Showgrounds Farmers' Market
Mt. Eliza Farmers' Market
Mulgrave Farmers' Market
Templestowe Farmers' Market
Yarrawonga Farmers' Market

#242 - What a Difference a Day Makes

The prompt this week is inspired by the difference between how I felt yesterday (at work) and how I feel today (on holiday!)  But I know that you can go deeper than that!  The prompt is: what a difference a day makes.

Week #130 - 20th November - sponsored by Digital Delights by Louby Loo

Good Morning :)

This week we are sponsored once again by the brilliant Digital Delights by Louby Loo

"Welcome to Digital Delights, a magical place filled with my little digi creations from all walks of life. We have a wide range of digital stamps which are delivered straight to your email 24/7!!"

All digital stamps come in TWO files... JPG and PNG formats!

To find the latest releases please CLICK HERE

To look at the whole range for christmas please CLICK HERE

And if you want to actually stamp your images by hand then Digital Delights also cater for your needs too, with their range of clear acrylic stamps covering a range of occassions.
Wendy even also has her own line of Clear Dollar Stamps.



This weeks prize is a $10.00 gift certificate to spend in store! :)

Here's this weeks sketch...

Here is the lovely card from our November Guest Designer Sandra

And more gorgeous cards by the design team...

Catherine

Terry

Jeanette

Jilli

Leonie

Cazza



San

Paula

Maya

Jo

Here's Mr Linky, please leave a direct link to your entry here, thank you...

Winner of challenge #129

The winner of the $25.00 gift certificate, kindly donated by Simon Says Stamp! is....

Sheena! (Cheery Daze)


and here is Sheena's fabulous winning card...

Congratulations!
Please EMAIL ME so that I can pass on your email address, then Steph from SSS can let you know how you can claim your prize. Thank you.
Happy Shopping!

Jo xx

Welcome back to Spiritual Sundays. Most everybody is really busy this time of the year. We're glad you chose to come here and share with us. We have so much to be thankful for. Most of you live in the United States, but not all. We are thankful for those who live in other countries and who come here and share each week. Although you will not be celebrating Thanksgiving this week as we will here,

Markets - November 15th to 21st

Wednesday 17th November

Ceres Organic Market

Saturday 20th November

Boroondara Farmers' Market
Buninyong Farmers' Market
Carlton Gardens Farmers' Market
Ceres Organic Market
Drouin Farmers' Market
Echuca Farmers' Market
Fairfield Farmers' Market
Gasworks Farmers' Market
Healesville Organic Farmers' Market
Moyhu Farmers' Market
Park Orchards Farmers' Market *new*
Pearcedale Farmers' Market
Port Fairy Farmers' Market
Prom Country Farmers' Market
Riddells Creek Farmers' Market
Sunraysia Farmers' Market
Wellington Farmers' Market
Wheelers Hill Farmers' Market

Sunday 21st November

Ashwood Farmers' Market
Inverloch Farmers' Market
Melbourne Showgrounds Farmers' Market
Mulgrave Farmers' Market
Seaford Farmers' Market
Talbot Farmers' Market
Trentham Farmers' Market
Yarra Valley Farmers' Market

A Recommended Calendar

If you wish to purchase a copy in advance
(printing second part of November)
please click the relevant link:

UK
USA

#241 - Bright Idea

Got one? What's the best one you know of? Have a writing idea that's been pestering you? Well? What are you waiting for?

What's your bright idea?

Week #129 - 13th November - sponsored by Simon Says Stamp

Good Morning! :)
This week's challenge is sponsored by our wonderful regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp!

"With over 100,000 items in stock, Simon is proud to offer the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards, Altered Art, and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world!"

They have a fabulous range for Christmas & Winter in stock NOW!

To see all the latest products instore please click HERE including the NEW Holiday 2010 Hero Arts products!

To see the exclusive Simon Says Stamp range, please click HERE

Not forgetting their hugs Magnolia range HERE

The newest Tim Holtz products instore can be found HERE

A $25 gift certificate will be awarded to our lucky winner this week to spend on goodies from their amazing store!

Superb!!

Here is this weeks sketch...

Here is the wonderful card from our November Guest Designer Sandra 

And here are the gorgeous cards made by our Design team...

Catherine

Terry

San

Cazza


Paula

Leonie

Maya

Jo

Jeanette

Jilli

Simonne

Thanks for stopping by, I hope our cards inspire you to take part this week.

As always, please leave a direct link to your entry with Mr Linky, thank you...