in the strength of the Lord.  Micah 5:4

Sunday we will hear  more of this passage from Micah and the other morning lessons, then enjoy the children of our church as they narrate and dramatize the nativity. Our annual Christmas program is a retelling of the same old story, in a different way, with different participants. As the children present their program they reorient us to the word that formed us and claimed us and renews us with hope that returns, with the calendar, wherever faith lives.

Saturday, December 19, rehearsal at 10 am followed by caroling at Sunrise of Wayland.

Sunday, December 20, children and parents arrive in plenty of time to get ready and run through some of the parts.

Christmas party during the fellowship hour. Bring something to share for the potluck, or just come and enjoy the company.

Rejoicing Spirits at 4 pm.

Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve service at 7:30 pm. This service is full of special music: Jonathan and Heather and their family, Andrea Vogt, the brass group, the choir, and of course, Kathryn’s organ music and direction of everything. Coffee and cookies after the service.

Sunday, December 27, our celebration continues with scripture for the season and Christmas hymns.

Bring in cereal and pancake mix for the Wayland Food Pantry.