Merry Christmas from Church of
Peace!
Please join us for one (or more!)
of our three Christmas services this weekend.
- Christmas Eve at 4:00 is a family service designed for the young at heart. It will feature Holy Communion, a visit from the Holy Family, and the Chapel Choir. We will sing lots of carols – including Joy to the World for which we invite you to bring a bell. There will be no sermon, but there will be lots of inspiration and great joy.
- Christmas Eve at 7:00 is the candlelit service, for many people the most holy service of the year. Holy Communion will be celebrated, Pastor Jim will offer a story sermon, and Siera Ramirez will sing. Please bring a bell for Joy to the World.
- Christmas Day at 10:00 is a service of lessons and carols with a delightful children’s story in lieu of a traditional sermon. Roger Meyer has prepared a piano solo for special music. Come celebrate the birth of Jesus with us on Christmas morning.
Please remember that you can
enter the sanctuary from the front steps on Military Road or through the
elevator entrance off of Ruggles Street.
The new addition entrances are not yet approved for use.
We extend our Christian sympathy
to Edna Karl on the death of her husband, Richard “Thunder” Karl.
Construction news: Our kitchen is
sparkling clean with a new stove donated by Silica Appliance. The ceilings in
the new fellowship hall are done. The new boilers for the sanctuary and Gammert
Hall are installed and keeping us toasty warm. In the offices, electricians are
finishing the wiring for the internet and phone systems.
On behalf of the whole church
staff we offer you our sincere wishes for a holy Christmas and a faith-filled
New Year. Our offices will be closed on December 26 so our staff can enjoy our
families.
We’ll see you in church! Pastor Jenny
A prayer for today: We can hardly wait, O God, to join in
singing the praise of the Infant Jesus, sent so long ago to teach us the nature
of heavenly love. Please bless our final preparations so that we can feel your
presence with us as we celebrate on Christmas.
Be with those who are sick or lonely or anxious or sad this Christmas,
especially Edna Karl. We pray in the
name of the Babe of Bethlehem. Amen.