Jesus is the Light of our Christmas, the joy of our hearts, and the hope of our world.
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December
19-20
Good morning! Christmas is almost here! Perhaps you have had more time to
reflect on the true meaning of Christmas this year since so many events have
been cancelled. Try to focus on all the blessings we have received from God
instead of the things we can't do this year.
Please pray that we will all continue to stay safe. Pray for comfort and peace
for all who have lost loved ones this year. Jo Ann Birkby has asked that we
pray for her sister-in-law, Sharon Weston and Jerry's second cousin, Patsy
Aspedon. Please keep Terry and Dana Gunderson and Kristin Handy in your
prayers.
Birthday greetings to Jerry Birkby on the 22nd!
We light the angel candle on the fourth Sunday of Advent. The Bible verses and
videos tell of three times when angels appeared with important messages.
Angel appears to Mary- Luke 1: 26-38
Angel appears to Joseph: Matthew 1: 18-25
Angels announce Jesus's birth- Luke 2:13-14
Click on the following links for the songs/videos
Francesca Battistelli- "Be Born In Me (Mary)"
Angels from the Realms of Glory
~Mary
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This morning we have some greetings and shares from Jerry and Jo Ann Birkby, Jan and Mary Zach, Beth Lueth, Rusty and Mindy Raymond, Penny Warren, Aaron Zach and Makayla, and Sara and Grace Zach.
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Merry Christmas from Jerry and Jo Ann!
This picture was taken at the Graham's in their new Riverton home. Also sharing a couple of pictures of our farm scene and the John Deere scene in our living room. ~ Jo Ann
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We hope everyone has a wonderful, blessed Christmas! We will certainly miss the Christmas Eve service. That is part of our family tradition followed by chili and cinnamon rolls at our house. We will be watching a service online instead. We pray that 2021 will bring many blessings to all of you! We miss you! ~ Jan and Mary
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Beth sent us a couple of pictures to share of some fun "memories in the making!"
Decorating cookies at our house...
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Merry Christmas from Mindy and Rusty!
The year 2020 has been quite the year to say the least, and never once did I imagine we would be dealing with a pandemic and all that that it entails. Though this year has been quite the struggle at times, I'm reminding myself of the many blessings, great and small, that we also have encountered. That's one of the lessons I aim to take away from this year. To be forever grateful for what I have, never taking one thing for granted, to hold on to God's promises, to take one day at a time, and to be fully present in the moment that I'm in. ~ Mindy
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A Christmas message from Penny Warren...
"I would like to wish all my church family a blessed Christmas!"
~ Penny
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Merry Christmas from Aaron, his love Makayla, and Rocky!
Merry Christmas from Sara, Grace, and Katie!
Looking through past photos of church
and church gatherings, I thought it might be nice to share one or two
every Sunday, calling it, "Captured Moments from the Past."
Here's today's captured moments...
Percy's Tidbit
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May the love of Christ fill your home and every day of your life.
Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteso nice to see such a nice post of church life. I miss it, even tho we have virtual here in Michigan too. Merry Christmas to all you folks in Percival. If I lived there I would come to your church!!
Thank you Peggy! We'd sure welcome you too!
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