May the Blessings, Peace and Light of Christ be with you this Christmas.

Week of 12/20/2009

The Christmas Pageant was held this week.  Click here to see some photos.  All enjoyed some sweets before a group went caroling at Park Danforth.  Thanks to all who supported the pageant and caroling.

This Week
Tue, 12/22 @ 06:30pm - Bible Study info
Wed, 12/23 @ 12:00pm - SACC Lines submissions due
Wed, 12/23 @ 06:30pm - Girl Scouts
Thu, 12/24 @ 06:00pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service info
Fri, 12/25 - Christmas Day
Sun, 12/27 @ 10:00am - Hymn Sing Service

Upcoming Events
Mon, 12/28 @ 12:00pm - Womens Book Group
Fri, 01/01/2010 - New Years' Day
Wed, 01/06/2010 - Epiphany
Sat, 01/23/2010 @ 04:30pm - Roast Beef Supper (info)
Sun, 01/31/2010 @ 11:15am - Annual Meeting

Week of 12/13/2009

Mon, 12/14 @ 06:00pm - Mens Group - bring a potluck item to share
Tue, 12/15 @ 06:30pm - Bible Study info
Wed, 12/16 @ 06:30pm - Girl Scouts
Thu, 12/17 @ 07:00pm - Boy Scouts
Sat, 12/19 @ 10:00am - Pageant Rehearsal
Sun, 12/20 @ 09:00am - Pageant Rehearsal
Sun, 12/20 @ 10:00am - Childrens' Christmas Pageant info
Sun, 12/20 @ 10:00am - Christmas basket donations info
Sun, 12/20 @ 11:30am - Caroling info

Advent and Candles

Advent is a season of preparation. Advent candles are symbols which help us to reflect and prepare for the birth of Christ - the true meaning of Christmas.

There are four (4) candles lit during Advent, leading up to the Christ candle which is lit on Christmas. The first candle symbolizes Hope. The second candle is Love. The third candle is Joy. The fourth candle is Peace. The Christ candle represents the birth of Christ.

In different religions the symbolism can be different for the candles. The colors of the candles differs, too. Typically the first three candles are purple and the fourth candle, Joy, is typically pink. The Christ candle is white, and in the center of the other four.

Gift Baskets

We will be collecting items for Grace-Street Ministry gift baskets until Sunday, December 20. Please consider making a donation to make life of on the street a bit more bearable this month. Our goal is to create two (2) full baskets to present to Pastor Mair for her to distribute.

Suggested items: nice cheese, crackers, jam, candies, chocolates, lip protector, dark gloves, Dunkin Donuts card, boxes of tea or coffee.