Sunday, December 18, 2011

4:00 p.m.

          For many folks, Christmas is a bittersweet time of year as they, and we, remember both persons and events that have been a part of our lives in the past, but that are now changed or gone. This is also the time of the year with the longest nights close to the winter solstice that occurs on December 22, so winter nights are long.

            In the midst of all the wonder, joy, and celebration leading up to Christmas with the music, parties, decorating, gift giving and family time, we all have friends and family, and even ourselves, for whom the idea of Christmas joy is not part of the season this year.  

            Invite someone to join you for a service of worship called Longest Night or Blue Christmas. This is a time to remember and share our hurting places with God.  Come prepare your hearts for the coming of Christ.  Contact Donn Ann with questions, donnannw@mindspring.com.