Greetings to all!
Christmas is upon us! Consider the following reflection.
And did it happen that in a stable long ago,
a weary couple, who no-one wanted to know,
should choose a manger, in spite of the danger,
to hold and hallow the Lord below?
And did it happen that in the stillness of the night,
the woman labored to let God see the light,
and bathed and dressed him, nursed and blessed him,
the Word incarnate whose time was right?
And did it happen that news of this first reached the poor,
compelled by angels to tiptoe to the door
and see no trappings, just linen wrappings,
a baby for certain and God for sure?
And did it happen that all of this was meant to be,
that God from distance should choose to be set free
and show uniqueness transformed in weakness,
that I might touch God and God touch me?
(adapted from "Cloth for the Cradle")
CHRISTMAS EVE SCHEDULE - Thursday, December 24:
*5pm - "Carols and Candlelight," a service of lessons, carols, and
candlelight for all ages.
*9pm - "Evening Prayer Fireside," a quieter guided reflection
including prayers, familiar songs, and candlelight, for adults and
older youth.
INNKEEPER'S OFFERING - The Innkeeper's Offering will be received on
Christmas Eve. This offering supports the Salvation Army in their
work to provide food, shelter, and other services to homeless women,
children, and families.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, the First Sunday of Christmas, we will have our
regular morning worship service at 11am. The nursery will be staffed
for infants and small children. Sunday School will be available for
older children. Bring a plate of cookies or other item (holiday
leftovers welcome) for the after worship refreshment table.
"SUNDAY CONVERSATIONS" discussion will be dismissed for this Sunday
(12/27). "Sunday Conversations" will resume on January 3, 10am, in
Trinity Hall.
GIVING TREE - Thanks to all who responded so generously to our "Giving
Tree" program this season. A carload of gifts has been delivered to a
Lexington family who will enjoy those gifts on Christmas morning and
beyond.
HOPE CENTER ITEMS - Remember as you travel this season that we are
collecting unused travel and trial size toiletry items to be donated
to the Hope Center for distribution to their visitors. Place items in
the Hope Center box in the Sanctuary foyer.
THANKS TO....the Trail family, the Children's Choir, the adult Choir,
Spencer Horman, Barbara & Chris Bohmer, Ruth and David Sharrard, and
Phil Bloomfield for their assistance and leadership during worship
last Sunday; our Sanctuary decorators including Kim Thomasson, Thomas
Rawlings, Meredith Rawlings, Barbara Waldmann-Ward, and Ruth Sharrard.
Merry Christmas!
Mike Ward
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