Joy! Joy! Rejoice!
This week we proclaim ‘Joy’. The candle we light this week is pink – a break from the somber blue and heavy anticipation of the season. We rejoice that God has kept God’s promises – and we rejoice that this season of waiting is getting shorter.
The idea of joy comes out through our readings from Isaiah and John – the joyful redemption of folks living in exile as well as the joy that John shares – he’s getting the people ready for the Messiah. There is joy in looking forward to the coming of the One who will save us – and this joy heightens our anticipation – especially as so many other things around us are fractured and strained.
Join us as we await in joy for the coming of Christ.
Pastor Tina
We Welcome.
Thank you…for your prayers, discernment, and trust as we met and voted to approve the Spending Plan for 2015. The business of the church isn’t always the most glamorous part of church but it is an important part of declaring who we are as we use our first fruits.
Please continue to pray for the church council as we vision the next six months and search to fill open council positions.
Live! at the Nativity…debuts this Saturday, September 13 at 6 PM. The youth are excited to share the story of Jesus’ birth through word and song (and some furry animals). This is our gift to you and the community.
Please note that this year, there will only be ‘one show’ followed by a great time of fellowship. This show will last about 45 minutes.
We Equip.
Adult Brown Bag BIble Study @ Noon is taking a December break. We’ll start up on January 7 with a study of the Gospel of John. Please let PTina know if you are interested in joining us to study this Gospel so that we have adequate learner books for you!
Christmas Poinsettias: Please consider signing up to donate a Christmas Poinsettia plant for our Christmas services in honor or memory of loved ones. Cost for each plant is $10 and you will be able to take them home after Christmas Day worship. Please sign up on the white shutters. Questions – please see Sylvia.
Christmas Worship Servers: The worship team is in search of a few volunteers to be readers, ushers, deacons, & media help for our 5, 8, and 10 PM worship services on December 24 and 10:30 AM on December 25. Please sign up on the white shutters in the narthex or contact Sylvia.
Fellowship Hour: We are in need of folks to host our time of coffee and sharing on Sundays after the 10:15 worship service. This involves setup and cleanup. Direction and help provided as needed. Sign up on white shutters.
We send.
Christmas Caroling: On Sunday, December 21 at12PM, the confirmation students invite you to join them as we share the Holiday season with our shut-ins in song and cookies. This will be a good three hour tour (and we won’t get stranded) – which we’ll finish with a pizza snack upon return to the church. There will be a sign up on the white shutters. Please indicate how many will travel and if you have room in your car for some others! Questions? See PTina!
Trinity Faith Kitchen Prep: Tuesday, December 23 at 7 PM. Help to prepare Christmas Eve meal and make sandwiches to go.