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Advent coloring posters will be up on the Great Wall beginning this Sunday.
Come join the coloring fun!

Dear families,

I pray that you and your family had a Thanksgiving filled with prayers of gratitude for God's faithfulness and love.

This coming Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent.  We begin a month-long celebration of preparation for the birth of our Lord.  One simple way to help you and your family mark the season is through an Advent Calendar. Each new day offers Bible verses to guide you through these weeks.  We will have them featured and available to all in the Assembly Room this Sunday.  Some even include stickers!

Keep reading for a list of Advent happenings for your family. Wee Christmas, Advent Craft Fair, All-Church Sing Noel, oh my!

In shared ministry,

Take Home Questions

December 2 - Advent I
Timothy's encouraging report ( 1 Thess 3: 9-13)
1. How might we show that we are thankful during this season of Advent?
2. How might we show God's love and care to one another during Advent?

December 9 - Advent II
Proclamation of John the Baptist ( Luke 3: 7-18)
1. What tells us that John has an important job to do?
2. What are you moving and changing to prepare to celebrate Jesus' birth at Christmas?
Advent Family Events 2018
Sing Noel! All-Church Lunch and Carol Sing
Sunday, December 2, 12:15-1:15pm
Come gather around the piano with Noel Werner and sing all your old favorite carols. Good food, good company - a joyful start to the season. All ages welcome.

Wee Christmas
Bring diapers* to celebrate the birth of baby Jesus
Wednesday, December 5, 5:00-6:30pm
Hear the Nativity story and join a low-expectation, high-participation
flash pageant (costumes provided!). The evening concludes with a
family-friendly dinner for all. Wee Christmas is intended for families
with children age 2 to grade 2. Older siblings welcome, as inclined. 
*Bring a package of diapers to Wee Christmas. Diaper donations will go to HomeFront and shared with families in our community.


Advent Craft Fair
Wednesday, December 12, 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.
Camino Pilgrimage for Families
July 20 - August 4, 2019
Come join the pilgrimage. This inter-generational trip of Nassau pilgrims will walk the last section (200 km) of the Camino de Santiago this summer in northern Spain. Families and adults are welcome. Recommended age is 12 and up. Pick up a flyer in the literature rack outside the main office. Limited spaces available.
Want to know more? Contact Corrie.
Music Notes from Ingrid 
Our Christmas Pageant is coming up on Sunday, December 16 at  4:00 p.m.!
Each Sunday in Advent, we will sing:
"While we are waiting, come; while we are waiting, come; 
Jesus, our Lord, Emmanuel, while we are waiting, come. "
Coming Up:
  • This Saturday, 5 p.m. is a special Jazz Vespers Service - come if you can!
  • Sunday, December 9 at both 9:15 and 11 am services, Choir 3-4-5 will share the Gloria from Rutter's MASS OF THE CHILDREN with our Middle School treble voices as well as our Adult Choir.
  • Christmas Pageant, Sunday afternoon, December 16 at 4 p.m.

With Advent Joy,
Ingrid