Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,
Last night was our youth Christmas party, which was full of fun gift-giving, eating, candle-making, and a little scavenger hunt around Old Town. Thanks to our youth for all the joy and laughter you bring whenever we gather. We also had a beautiful rehearsal for the Carol Service this morning, so thanks to the families who were able to make it. I hope you can all join us tomorrow evening for our 80th annual Candlelight Carol Service. I know this is a busy time of year, and this service always helps to ground me in the deep awe and wonder of the season. See you tomorrow!
Kids and Youth | Carol Service
We are so excited for our kids and youth to help lead us in worship at our annual Candlelight Carol Service tomorrow! As a reminder, our kids and youth will be singing a fun version of "Joy to the World" (lyrics here) after they process into the sanctuary for the nativity. They will then sit together in a reserved section for the remainder of the service and join the choir to sing the classic "Go Tell It On the Mountain" (lyrics here) at the very end. Please share those with your child/youth so they can practice at home as well.
Please bring your child/youth to the chapel at 5:45PM on Sunday evening so they can grab a snack and gather to sit together for the first part of the Carol Service. We will be in charge of them until the service ends. Please pick your child up in the Chapel right after the service so that you can all enjoy the cookie reception as a family.
SUNDAY
KIDS
Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. This week our nursery kids will explore the story of Debra. Don't forget to grab a take-home sheet with some simple ways to explore the story at home.
Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then be dismissed to head to their classrooms together. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. This week the kids will get to explore the birth of Christ in an interactive activity. We are excited for them to revisit the story of Christmas and to ponder it anew!
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
Who were the different people and creatures present at the birth of Christ?
This week we light a candle for peace. What is one way you can practice peace?
Why do you think God chose to show up as a baby?
YOUTH
This week our youth are invited to join our regular gathering after worship. We will also be exploring advent themes this month and preparing for the Carol Service. We love our youth and are so thankful for their presence in our church family!
Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families!
With deep affection for you,
Pastor Lindsay