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 A Wee Christmas Nativity
Dear families,

Why did he come?
He came down that we may have love.
He came down that we may have love.
Alleluia for evermore.

Each Advent, through song, story, craft and costume, we teach our children and remind ourselves of this truth. May the miracle of the incarnation rest upon your heart and encourage your soul this busy, beautiful season.

The next two Sundays, Dec. 8 and 15, a Christmas Card making workshop to benefit Arm & Arm will take place in Niles Chapel, during coffee hour, 10:30-11:00 am. Christmas Cards will go to each Arm in Arm client. Children are especially welcome to join in this ministry. 

Keep reading for upcoming Advent program details and pictures from last night's Wee Christmas celebration.

with Advent hope,

Advent Events 2019
Advent Craft Fair
Wednesday, December 11, 4:00-6:00pm
Children, age 3 and up, join us for this festive afternoon of crafts,
treats, and Christmas stories by the tree. There will be a variety of
projects suitable to every ability, and childcare is available for younger
siblings.   

Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 15 @ 4:00pm
All are welcome to this family-friendly pageant led by the children's choirs. A Christmas Tea and Tappas reception follows the pageant. Choir details below.

Christmas Eve Family-friendly Service
Tuesday, December 24 @ 3:00pm
Come celebrate the birth of Jesus on this holy night through a casual, interactive and quick (30 minutes!) worship service geared towards families with children. Following the service, all are invited for hot cocoa on the front plaza.
 
Music Notes from Ingrid
Children's Choir Leadership in Worship
  • Choir 3-4-5 sings (with Chorale & Adult Choir) 9:15 am, Sunday, December 8.  Meet in the Sanctuary at 8:45 am. (Robes please!)
Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 15, 4:00pm
Presented by Nassau Choirs: Joyful Noise, Carol Choir, Choir 3-4-5 and Chorale
Come with us to Bethlehem.  
The air is thick with Alleluias and the angels are singing!
Come meet Mary and Joseph, the Angel Gabriel, Innkeepers, Prophets, Shepherds, Sheep, Angels and Kings. 
By the light of a star come and see for yourself.  Come, for in his nativity, we find our own.
 
Join us for this beloved tradition, followed by refreshments and "Tea and Tapas" at 5:00 PM.

Christmas Caroling at Stonebridge 
Wednesday, December 18 @ 4:00-4:45 pm
All choristers, friends and parents are invited to meet at Stonebridge Living Community for informal Christmas caroling. You are welcome to don your Christmas sweaters and Santa hats! We'll start in the nursing unit at 4:00 pm, and finish in the assisted living wing. Jingle bells and carols provided!
Sign up  HERE. 

Advent blessings to you,
Ingrid

Wee Christmas pictures