Hi Friends,
As we approach Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, I am so thankful to have experienced Advent with you and your families. It is a gift to retell the story of Jesus' birth with your kids and youth as we lean into hope, peace, joy, and love. I pray that you find moments of awakened wonder and simple joys this weekend, whether it's in the light of a candle, laughter around a table, or a song that you sing. God is truly with us!
Meal Train for the Young Family
We are so excited to share that Brian and Jen welcomed Janie Emmalyn Young into the world on Monday, December 12th. We have a meal train set up, and you can sign up to provide a meal using the link below. We rejoice and give thanks for this precious blessing and newest part of our church family!
Christmas Services
We will have our annual Christmas Eve service in the chapel at 6:00 PM tomorrow. Families with kids of all ages are welcome to join us for this special evening of worship with candlelight. On Christmas Day we will have regular nursery childcare for our 10:30 AM worship service, but nursery kids are also welcome to join us in the sanctuary if they want. Our older kids are invited to be in worship with their families that morning. There will be a yummy Christmas treat for families with kids to enjoy before service if you would like to come a little early!
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
What is the importance of the manger in the story of Jesus' birth?
Which part of the Christmas story gives you the most hope?
What does the Christmas story teach us about God's love?
YOUTH
For this Sunday and next, we will take a break from our youth gathering so they can spend time with their families. We will be back on for our regular youth lunch on January 8th. Parents, stay tuned for more information about a youth winter retreat coming up in 2023!
Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families.
With much love and prayers for a very merry Christmas,
Pastor Lindsay