Dear Peace Family,
Our Advent season at Peace has been especially meaningful, thanks to the dedication of Jane Taylor, Drew Jordan, Peter Miller, and Chris Camphire, our outstanding Advent Players Group.
We will continue our gradual crescendo from Advent waiting to Christmas joy, adding a few more familiar carols each week. This week we read the story of the Visitation of Mary with Elizabeth, followed by the Mary’s Song, the Magnificat. Come ponder with us why Mary is called “blessed” by all generations and hear the beloved "Ave Maria."
Remember to bring your Angel tree gifts this week-end, if possible. You may still order Alternative Gifts International, and, you may donate to the Joy Offering of the PC(USA), which supports retired ministers, ministers with special needs, and racial ethnic colleges.
We are grateful for the generosity of Peace people, who put the needs of others before their own wants. Thanks to all who may have given or are considering special year-end gifts to Peace’s ministry and missions. If you cannot give extra money this time of year, consider giving your time or even your blood! The bloodmobile will be in the parking lot this Sunday between 11:00-1:30. All who wish to go caroling with the youth this Sunday, meet at church at 2:00.
The Outreach Team has prepared special invitations to our Christmas services for you to share with friends, family, and neighbors, so please pick up as many as you can use on Sunday. Envelopes will be available for those who wish to mail them.
December 18th at 5:00 Blue Christmas Service of HOPE
When the holidays are hard, light a candle of hope and remembrance.
Christmas Eve at 6:00 Service of JOY
Find joy in the Lessons, Carols, Communion, and Candlelight, led by children, youth, and adults
Christmas Day at 10:00 Service of PEACE
Hear the story of Christmas peace, along with the stories behind the Christmas Carols
New Year’s Day at 10:00 Service of LOVE
In God’s love, we can all begin again!
May the hope, joy, peace, and love of Advent be yours!
Elizabeth
