Dec 12 2008
This Sunday, Dec 14, the choir and children will present a special Christmas program in worship. There will be special music and a pageant.
After worship, please plan to stay for our Christmas lunch. Meat and beverages will be provided. Please bring a potluck dish to share.
Dec 09 2008
The holidays are joyous and festive occasions for many of us. However, for some people this time of year can be quite painful and distressing. For those who have lost a loved one, for example, or who are separated from family, friends and the familiar, loneliness is often more acute at Christmas. While others are singing carols and feasting at parties and family reunions, these folks feel cut off and isolated.
We know our Savior as Emmanuel, which means God with us. Jesus comes to all, especially the downcast and brokenhearted. He reaches out to bring comfort and solace to those who are grieving.
Faith Presbyterian will offer a special worship service on Sunday evening, December 21st, 7:00 P.M., for all who may be feeling alone or down this year. The service is called “Blue Christmas,” and is traditionally offered when night is the longest. Blue Christmas worship is quiet and meditative, with candles and soft music, and speaks of hope, comfort, and light in the midst of darkness.
This service is for our members, of course, but is especially designed for our neighbors who may not have a church home. Do you know anyone who is lonely or hurting? Please invite him or her to come to the Blue Christmas worship. Offer to pick up and sit beside your friend through the service. (The present that is most appreciated by others is often the gift of our presence!)
Our Lord Jesus comes among us to heal, restore and save, and invites us to join Him in ministry to our neighbors.
Comfort me, comfort me,
Your Love will comfort me.
Letting go, now I see,
New hope embracing me.
Dec 02 2008
The Fun & Fellowship group has organized a group trip to the Natchitoches Annual Christmas Festival on December 6th, 2008. The day long celebration includes activities such as live entertainment, arts, crafts and food vendors, parade, fireworks, laser show and the lighting of 300,000+ Christmas bulbs and 100 plus riverbank set pieces.
At the time of this article, there are currently still spaces available. The cost for the trip is $35.00. This includes the paying for the bus ride and the ticket to get into the festival. You may bring food and drinks with you for the day or purchase food at the festival.
If you would be interested in going please contact the church office so that we can be sure to reserve your seat! This is sure to be a fun event for all, and takes the hassles of travel and parking out of your hands so that you can enjoy the trip to it’s fullest! We will meet at the church at 8 AM for a light breakfast and the bus leaves at 9 AM.
Daily Meditations with Calvin
