Outstanding Performance

I hope everyone took advantage of the opportunity to come and watch the performance the children did tonight. The musical was entitled "Baby Jesus, We Love You". There were angels, shepherds, animals (in costume, of course!), Mary and Jesus and we must not forget the singers. The performance was outstanding! Much applause to all of the children and all of the hard work they put into the many practices to be ready for tonight!

We must not forget those behind the scenes either! Many thanks to the leader of both choirs (God's Kids and Preschool Praiser's). It takes a lot of patience to handle a group of 24 children and keep everything moving along as it should. Many thanks also goes to those who assisted with the program and to those who developed the scenery. It takes a lot of hard work to make things work and we appreciate everyone and the job he or she had in tonight's performance! Hats off to you and to a job well done!

With that being said, the Chancel Choir (adult choir) will have a hard act to follow. We have been rehearsing for our upcoming cantata. It is next Sunday at 6pm. The cantata is entitled "The Promise of a King". We are looking forward to the performance and would love to see all of you there. Come on out and join us and invite someone to come along!

**Note: if you are in the choir and missed tonight's practice.....we will be practicing next Sat., Dec. 9th at 4pm. We will practice for 2 hours, then we will stop for a catered meal, then we will practice again from 7-8pm. If choir members haven't signed up already for the meal, please get in touch with choir director and do so. An accurate head count is important. We don't want anyone to be left out. Remember to include those that might be joining you!**

The toddlers are headed out for a night of fun this Tuesday evening. They will meet at the church at 5:30pm Tuesday evening and will be heading to Riverbanks Zoo to view the "Lights Before Christmas". The van will be leaving at 6pm. If you wish to join them at the zoo, the van should be arriving there about 6:40pm. This outing is for toddlers up to 5 years old.

The children will also be heading to Riverbanks Zoo to view the "Lights Before Christmas". Their outing will be on Thursday, Dec. 21st. They will be leaving the church at 6pm and will be returning to the church around 9:30pm. This outing is for children in grades 1-6. You will need to bring money for food and $5.00 for zoo admission.

Don't forget: we will begin a study in January entitled "Know Fear". It is designed as a 40 day experience and will last 6 weeks. It will enable you to face life's six (6) most common phobias. The kick-off will take place on Sunday, January 14th at 5pm. We will meet in the fellowship hall. The 40 day experience will include a DVD-driven Bible study that will meet seven (7) times in the fellowship hall. There will be a student book that includes daily reading and the Bible Study guide. In order to supplement the 40 day experience, the evening worship service will focus on the theme of the Bible study. If you aren't already involved in a Discipleship Training class, be sure to join us for this study. I know I am looking forward to it and I hope to see you there!

This is certainly a busy time of year. But even in all the "busyness", we should try very hard not to lose the true meaning of the season. Remember to take the time to do something special for someone this time of year. Donate to a charity or volunteer to take someone to the doctor who isn't able to drive. These are just some of the ways we can spread God's love to everyone. He has so richly blessed us all in more ways than we count on our fingers......let us do the Christian thing and give some of that love and richness to others!

I hope your week goes along smoothly. Don't forget to put on your "armor" when you get up in the morning. There will be many fiery darts being thrown and if we wear the armor God has given us, we will be able to stand against those darts in His love and grace! Until next time, take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)