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Dear friends,

This Sunday, we are setting aside our usual liturgy of the Holy Eucharist for a service of Nine Lessons and Carols. This much-loved service, which dates to 1918 at King’s College in Cambridge, England, brings together the reading of Scripture and the singing of Christmas carols. Each of the nine lessons, drawn from the Old and New Testaments, tells the story of God's promise of salvation and the birth of Jesus Christ, from the prophecy of his coming to the joyful celebration of His birth. Between each reading, we will lift our voices in cherished carols that echo the season's hope and joy. This service is a wonderful way to prepare our hearts for Christmas, and I encourage you to bring your family, friends, and loved ones to share in this special occasion.

We will also continue to hear stories from members of our church family about how they came to faith. We have called this feature of our services, “Let every heart prepare Him room.” I have heard much positive feedback, as we have listened to Andrea Soberg, David Heuren, and Ann Spencer. This week, I will be chatting with Ross Pearson about his story.

So, friends, let us come together to celebrate this last Sunday before Christmas in a meaningful and joyous way as we await the birth of our Savior.

Fr. Ken

This Week at a Glance

Sunday 22nd December  - Advent 4
10:00 am Nine Lessons and Carols
10:20 am Children's Sunday School
11:30 am Coffee, tea, and snacks

Tuesday 24th December
7:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Communion 

Wednesday 25th December
The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ (no service)

Sunday 29th December  - First Sunday after Christmas
10:00 am Holy Communion
10:20 am Children's Sunday School
11:30 am Refreshments and snacks

Christmas Eve 

Join us Christmas Eve at 7:00 p.m. for a traditional celebration of Christmas with carols and Communion. The service is family-friendly and will last one hour. There is no service Christmas Day.

Christmas Florals

Many thanks to Brenda Neufeld for creating this year's Advent Wreath and Christmas Eve floral display. They help us worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

Home Bible Studies

Our home Bible studies are taking a break over Christmas and will resume in January. The study in the minor prophets at the Hitchen's home will resume January 2, while the study in Ecclesiastes at the Brett's home will re-start January 9.

Men's Breakfast

The next men's breakfast at Ricky's in Murrayville will be January 11 at 8:30 a.m.