A Snowy Couple of Weeks

We have experienced some snow in the last couple of weeks. We are living in a winter wonderland- all covered in white. Thankfully most of the roads are passable.
Winter is fun for a lot of us. It means snow ball fights, sledding and skiing for some. But for others the snow makes life more difficult and lonely. It is harder to get out for many of our seniors- it makes the routines of life just a bit harder. We pray for those effected by the winter weather- those who have trouble getting out and those who may have been injured due to falls or accidents. We also pray for us "able-bodied" folks who enjoy the snow- to remember and reach out to those who don't love the white stuff so much.
This Sunday was Dec. 3rd and it was a good first Sunday of Advent. We have a good amount of capable worship leaders and worship was good. We also celebrated communion and that is always good. There were over 100 people there and that was good too. After worship we had the annual open house at the parsonage. It was a full house- not much room to run around. It was a lot of fun. It was great to have folks to our home- the church's house. Some people were there for the first time.
At the youth parent night there was a lot of activity. The youth began the making of a film that I hope eventually to show to shut ins....we'll see how it develops. Also a bunch of our youth and kids are working on the Christmas program- it looks like full speed ahead there.
peace out- have a great Advent season.