Hi Friends,
This week we will light the Advent candle for joy, and that feels like a fitting theme as we look forward to our annual Candlelight Carol Service. We are so excited to reflect on the season of Advent and worship God together at this special service. Our kids and youth always are a joyful part of the evening, so be ready for a beautiful time together! I pray that we all encounter Christ this season as we ponder the mystery of his birth and presence on earth.
Parents, remember that tomorrow (Saturday) is the Carol Service rehearsal for kids and youth from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Please meet us in the chapel and be ready for a fun morning together as we finalize our preparations for Sunday. We will provide some snacks to help everyone get through the morning.
On Sunday evening, kids and youth can be dropped off at the chapel at 5:30 PM. We will provide substantial finger foods for dinner, and kids will remain under our supervision until the service is over.
SUNDAY
Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 10:20 AM.
Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship, and then they will be dismissed with their leaders to their classrooms. They are welcome to start service with their parents or to join Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. This week we will continue to explore the season of Advent and focus on the theme of peace. We'll make some peaceful decorations to hang up at home to remind us of the peace of Christ. Here are some questions to ponder together as a family.
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
Where do you feel most peaceful?
How can we be peacemakers in the world?
YOUTH
We are on for our regular youth programming after worship this Sunday! They can gather in the front pews and then head up to the youth room together for lunch and small group time. We’ll wrap up at 1:30 PM, and parents can pick up their youth at the park entrance off Union Street.
Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families.
So much love and gratitude for you,
Pastor Lindsay