It's been a busy Advent at Grace!  On Sunday, November 29, at 6:00 pm, we had a service of Choral Evensong for Advent--a very special occasion and beginning for this holy season.  Each Sunday evening after that, we have had a Choral Compline service, and we will continue through Sunday, December 20.  This, too, has been a special observance of Advent for those who have attended and has been an opportunity to learn something new.  On Sunday, October 13, we hosted the annual Aaron McNeil Christmas party, with lots of children, singing of carols and fun Christmas songs, a reading of "The Night before Christmas," and a visit from Santa!   No child went home empty-handed.  Thanks to all of those who contributed, and especially to Lannie Ross who coordinated the entire event, to Ann Bourland who came from Nashville to direct and inspire the singing, to Tilley Warren who brought special gifts for a drawing and to share his good cheer, to Maggie Blane who brought craft materials and worked with the kids, and to all the rest of us, too numerous to name, who helped make the afternoon such a success.  And, of course, special thanks to our secret Santa!    

We are not receiving the amount from Kroger that we believe is a reflection of the amount of money our church members spend there.  It has been brought to our attention that we must each re-register our Kroger cards in order for the kindergarten to receive the benefit from them.  This is easily done online.  Simply log onto 

www.kroger.com/communityrewards  and search for Grace Church Kindergarten or enter 88636 and link your card to our school.  (I just updated mine, and it took about 10 seconds! Alice)