Just a reminder of why they go ahead and play the game - Chiefs 19 Packers 14. Oh well.
Now on to the matter at hand.
We have our first "Christmas Eve" service this wednesday, December 21 at 7:00. On Saturday the 24th we offer 5 traditional service and 2 that will follow our NEXT style. Services will be in the sanctuary @ 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11. Services in Memorial Hall @ 5 & 7. We anticipate a great Christmas Eve and truly hope you will be part of our worship and bring others with you.
This is much different from what I remember doing on Christmas Eve when I was growing up. In those days we had our children's Christmas program on Christmas Eve. We would sing our songs and say our parts. Then Santa showed up and broght us gifts - nuts, oranges and Christmas candy. After that it was off to my grandparents for Oyster Stew and opening one gift.
I remember it well. I remember my grandpa sitting in his chair and telling me to go to the tree and look for a package that has a "snake letter" (that would be on S) on it. Good memories.
We do things much differently today. Things seem bigger and faster. Things are more complex. But we continue to create memories.
When you come to a Christmas Eve service you will hear the Christmas Story read from Luke 2. You will sing familiar Christmas Carols. You will share in Holy Communion. You will light a candle and sing Silent Night in a darkened sanctuary.
And someday you will tell others about going to church on Christmas Eve and recalling the sounds and sights that will be part of your life all your days.
Looking forward to seeing you Christmas Eve.
It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too.
steve
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