St. Luke’s Christmas Spirit

"At Christmas play and make good cheer, for Christmas comes but once a year," attributed to 16th-century poet Thomas Tusser.

It's a proverb encouraging people to enjoy the unique festivities, generosity, and goodwill of the holiday season because it happens annually, urging them to seize the moment and appreciate the special time.
 
For us it is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus, The Christ-Child, Messiah, Emmanual – “God with us.” Jesus embodies the love of God.
 
A love that welcomes the Shepherds who by this time in history had become outcasts.
 
A love that welcomes the Three Kings, Wisemen, Magi, who traveled a great distance following the star. They interpreted the star as a sign of a new king's birth and believed they were being divinely guided to find him.
 
Here at St. Luke’s, there are six opportunities to celebrate Christmas in the weeks ahead
 
1.     St. Luke’s Preschool Christmas - Thursday, December 18 at 10 AM
 
2.     Lessons and Carols – Sunday, December 21 at 8:30 AM
 
3.     St. Luke’s Children’s Pageant – Sunday, December 21 at
10 AM
 
4, 5, & 6. Wednesday, December 24th - Christmas Eve Worship at 2:00, 4:00, and 10:00 PM.


Let us welcome all who come with God’s Love…
Making space in the parking lot and in the sanctuary. If you are able, park further away from the main entrance. Door F will be open for the 2:00 and 4:00 PM worships.


Making space in the sanctuary. Please do not ask someone to move if the person is sitting in “your” place. That is actually a comment on our Facebook Page, from a long time ago. Thankfully I reached out to the person and they attended again, finding us to be much more welcoming.


Making space in your conversation. I encourage you to identify someone you do not know and introduce yourself. I like to call it the 2-minute rule; take the first 2 minutes after worship to welcome someone you do not know. The Community Life Team will have treats available.
 
Make space in your heart. Enjoy Christmas again, for the first time. How will the story speak to you differently this year. You have six opportunities.
Make space for loved ones. I still remember the last Christmas's with my parents, my niece, my in-laws. Christmas comes but once a year, and one Christmas might be the last.
Prayers and Blessings to you and yours, for a very Merry Christmas…