Greetings from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church!
Dear Friends of St. Andrew’s,
As the celebration of Christ's birth approaches I want to take a few moments to wish you a joyous Christmas. Often times the preparations and activities of the season keep us from reflecting on the incredible significance of that first Christmas so long ago. But what a powerful night that was! Because as Jesus was born into our world that evening, so was born hope for each one of us. He came into our world, as John so fittingly states it, “… not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.” (John 3:17). This holiday season, as you prepare to celebrate Christ's birth in a special way, may I encourage you to take time to reflect on the beauty of God's perfect gift to you.
With that in mind there are some special events planned to help us reflect on God’s gift that first Christmas long ago.
Ladies Group: On Sunday, December 7th, after the service, we will be hosting another congregational luncheon in the church hall. This
will be combined with a fund raiser featuring Christmas baking, etc. “Free will offerings only.” All are welcome!!
Blue Christmas Advent Service: The congregations of First Baptist, St. Paul’s United and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Churches will hold a service for those who find Christmas a sad, complicated, and difficult time. The service will be held on Tues. Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s. All are welcome!
Communion will be served on Sunday Dec. 21 with special music provided by soloists.
Christmas Eve we will gather at 7 p.m. to hear once again the story of that first Christmas through special Bible readings and sing the great carols.
We, your elders, wish you all the joy and peace that Christ came into this world to bring. Our prayer for you and your family is that the reality of Jesus’ birth and all that it means will fill your heart with His Hope, Peace Joy and Love.
God Bless,
Pastor George