The Church office will be closed from Fri. Dec. 24 – Mon. Jan 3. The answering machine will be checked regularly.
Friday, December 24: Christmas Eve
The nativity story is our story, too. We need a place to welcome and shelter us as we look to find our place in the world. We seek a star to follow, a light to guide us through the shadows. We crave the angel’s reassurance, “Do not be afraid.” The nativity story is our story, too, and so, on this Christmas Day, we proclaim the good news of great joy. Jesus Christ is born: Emmanuel, God-with-us, our Saviour, the Messiah. Hallelujah. Jesus Christ is born!
Gill Le Fevre, Walton Memorial U.C., Oakville, Ont.
Lectionary Readings:
Isaiah 9:2–7
Psalm 96
Titus 2:11–14
Luke 2:1–14, (15–20)
Sunday, December 26: Christmas I
May the gifts of Christmas extend all through the year. May we share the gifts of Christmas in how we live and be with others. May God bless you and keep you. Go in the peace of Christ, always travelling in the light.
Mary Parsons, Munn’s U.C., Oakville, Ont.
Lectionary Readings:
1 Samuel 2:18–20, 26
Psalm 148
Colossians 3:12–17
Luke 2:41–52
Our Weekly Birthdays:
Dec. 26 David
Dec. 29 Harper
Dec. 31 Vera
Jan. 2 Marjorie
Jan. 2 Kayla
Jan. 6 Lee
Our Weekly Anniversaries:
Dec. 30 Pearl & Bob
Coming at Essex:
Due to new Health Unit restrictions, Our Worship Services can continue with our regular protocols in place.
Only 10 people are allowed to attend an indoor gathering (meeting, etc.)
Christmas Services
Fri. Dec. 24 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Please be advised: All adults must be double vaccinated and masked to attend the Christmas Eve Service.
Sun. Dec. 26 10:30 am Worship Service ~ Christmas 1
Sun. Jan. 2 10:30 am Worship Service ~Christmas II
~ Rev. Jim Hatt, guest minister
Notes:
2021 Donations
Please have your donations for 2021 at the church office by December 28, 2021.
