Friends,
I saw my first car today with a Christmas tree on top. Of course, my FIRST thought was–that’s going to get needles all over the carpet. Yeah, I am officially old.
But it is almost Thanksgiving, and December is FULL of things. Good things.
I am loving our Advent journey, I hope you have picked up the devotional. If you have, you will see the connections between the stories in the devotions and the soon to be performed Christmas Program headlined by our very own children and youth. The stories are all true, all biblical, all relatives of Jesus and, well, interesting. I had a fun time going over them with the confirmands (I don’t think I have ever seen them so fascinated). If that’s a sign, you won’t want to miss the program yourself on Sunday, Dec. 14.
This year, we have SO many Christmas offerings. If you will be out of town this Christmas Eve and Day, Godspeed! Blessings! But—make plans NOW to attend something else at church and be in community with us this season.
If you haven’t been around in a while, come this holiday season, too. Again, we have a lot of offerings, and lots of ways to fold into the season.
And, if you can, invite someone else to come with you. Bay Shore, you know that churches are struggling with attendance and growth. What could be a better time to invite someone than to a Christmas event or service? I have listed them below… Please do come and bring a friend, a relative, or both.
I’ll be looking for you!
In Christ,
Pastor Sarah
Tuesday, Dec. 2– Christmas Trees Go Up! Come and assist in decorating the sanctuary at 6:30 pm!
Sunday, Dec. 14 — Christmas Program at 9:30 am; Cello Concert in the afternoon
Wednesday, Dec. 17 — Ukuladies Concert at 11 am in the sanctuary
Saturday, Dec. 20 — Community Caroling Concert (inside!) at 2 pm
Sunday, Dec. 21 — We will have a brief congregation meeting at the end of worship to elect our Council members.
Wednesday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve Services at 4 and 10 pm
Sunday, Dec 28 at 9:30 am — Lessons and Carol Service
