On the second Sunday of Advent, we move from the
hope of comfort to the dawning of peace, as we read Zechariah’s
Song in Luke 2 in our morning services.
Our evening Service of Hope (AKA Blue Christmas Service) will be held Sunday afternoon at 5:00. Come to light a candle for the victims and families of the triple homicide in Bradenton, especially the people at Bayshore Baptist. Come to light a candle for someone you will miss at Christmas. Come to light a candle for the Syrian refugees, displaced, tired, and hungry. Come to give comfort and hope to others who are lighting candles. Savory refreshments will be served after the service.
Angel tree gifts are due back on the 14th. Checks may be written to Peace with Angel Tree in the memo. Alternative Giving opportunities are still available, I did not send you an email on “Giving Tuesday” but any extra year-end giving to the operating or building fund will be much appreciated. Remember that if you know you cannot give as you intended, we are gracious and understanding.
The Session and Building Vision Team had a joint meeting to view elevations and interior views of the new sanctuary. They have decided to have a dinner meeting in February to present the plan to the congregation. The usual Annual Congregational Meeting and Ordination/Installation will beJanuary 25 at 9:30.
78 By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, 79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." (Luke 1:78-79)
Peace to you,
Elizabeth
Our evening Service of Hope (AKA Blue Christmas Service) will be held Sunday afternoon at 5:00. Come to light a candle for the victims and families of the triple homicide in Bradenton, especially the people at Bayshore Baptist. Come to light a candle for someone you will miss at Christmas. Come to light a candle for the Syrian refugees, displaced, tired, and hungry. Come to give comfort and hope to others who are lighting candles. Savory refreshments will be served after the service.
Angel tree gifts are due back on the 14th. Checks may be written to Peace with Angel Tree in the memo. Alternative Giving opportunities are still available, I did not send you an email on “Giving Tuesday” but any extra year-end giving to the operating or building fund will be much appreciated. Remember that if you know you cannot give as you intended, we are gracious and understanding.
The Session and Building Vision Team had a joint meeting to view elevations and interior views of the new sanctuary. They have decided to have a dinner meeting in February to present the plan to the congregation. The usual Annual Congregational Meeting and Ordination/Installation will beJanuary 25 at 9:30.
78 By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, 79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." (Luke 1:78-79)
Peace to you,
Elizabeth
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