Dear Friends in Christ the Newborn King,
I am a day late in getting this to you. Monday got a little out of hand, but all is well!
We had a small, yet intimate turnout for the fourth Sunday in Advent, complete with some great singing! Thanks to Marge for playing the piano and to Emily for her special anthem, sung from the balcony. We had two teachers (Anna and Emily) team up with me to give voice to Mary, who sang in celebration of the Messiah growing within her. We heard a sermon (attached) about the child who is born unto us, who is the key to our broken hearts. And, you heard about my little imaginary friend, Hugo, who figures in the film of the same name, currently on Netflix until the end of the month. Check out the official trailer on YouTube here.
And potluck dinner was wonderful! So glad that you could stay and join us in fellowship.
For those who are planning to be gone for Christmas, may you feel the hand of God protect and guide you. For those who find themselves alone this holiday, may the Holy Spirit fill you with fellowship. And as we remember our Savior's birth, may we truly know that God has come to dwell among us all.
This week, please remember these prayers:
Alex Galvan - on respirator, suffering from COVID
Amy (Glenna Gray’s daughter) chronic medical issues
Betty (Alzheimer’s) and Dolores (paralyzed) – Glenda’s sisters
Elmer Schuster - leg pain
Family of Nick Chavez (Betty Martinez)
Fay Birch – stage 4 cancer
Glenda Coles – awaiting shoulder surgery (early December)
Gloria Martinez (Teresa Gallegos’ sister) – healing after leg surgery
Jenna Morris – starting new job in Clovis, and now living there!
Lucy Jasper – Alzheimers/Dementia
Misty Tompkins and her family – stiff person syndrome, seeking experimental program
People seeking jobs, and people seeking employees
Ruth Johnson – for general health
Sarah Hittson's daughter Marie - surgery
Schools, students, teachers and families
Sharon and Wayne Huffman – general health
Shay – Julie Sursa’s daughter
Susie – still seeking a car, planning for EMS school
Tommy Morris – for health and strength
Travelers
All those suffering from COVID19
Those who are traveling for the holidays
I would like to add that we consider in our prayers those who work in many areas of service industries, and First Responders.
This week:
Tuesday: No Yoga, as our class is out of town :)
Wednesday: Exercise, Eat and Pray MIGHT meet tomorrow at 10.
Friday: Worship at 6:00PM Christmas Eve - come ready to sing and experience God's care. The Deacons have also prepared some beautiful gift sacks!
Saturday: Merry Christmas!!!
Church worship on Sunday at 11:00AM. Afterwards, we will probably all settle down for a long winter's nap. I will!
Friends, I hope that you are enjoying this special time of year. It can be full of family fun and at times we are reminded of the exciting family dynamics that happen just a few times a year! May whatever you experience this Christmas be fulfilling, and make it better than last year!
Blessings and love,
Rev. Amy
I am a day late in getting this to you. Monday got a little out of hand, but all is well!
We had a small, yet intimate turnout for the fourth Sunday in Advent, complete with some great singing! Thanks to Marge for playing the piano and to Emily for her special anthem, sung from the balcony. We had two teachers (Anna and Emily) team up with me to give voice to Mary, who sang in celebration of the Messiah growing within her. We heard a sermon (attached) about the child who is born unto us, who is the key to our broken hearts. And, you heard about my little imaginary friend, Hugo, who figures in the film of the same name, currently on Netflix until the end of the month. Check out the official trailer on YouTube here.
And potluck dinner was wonderful! So glad that you could stay and join us in fellowship.
For those who are planning to be gone for Christmas, may you feel the hand of God protect and guide you. For those who find themselves alone this holiday, may the Holy Spirit fill you with fellowship. And as we remember our Savior's birth, may we truly know that God has come to dwell among us all.
This week, please remember these prayers:
Alex Galvan - on respirator, suffering from COVID
Amy (Glenna Gray’s daughter) chronic medical issues
Betty (Alzheimer’s) and Dolores (paralyzed) – Glenda’s sisters
Elmer Schuster - leg pain
Family of Nick Chavez (Betty Martinez)
Fay Birch – stage 4 cancer
Glenda Coles – awaiting shoulder surgery (early December)
Gloria Martinez (Teresa Gallegos’ sister) – healing after leg surgery
Jenna Morris – starting new job in Clovis, and now living there!
Lucy Jasper – Alzheimers/Dementia
Misty Tompkins and her family – stiff person syndrome, seeking experimental program
People seeking jobs, and people seeking employees
Ruth Johnson – for general health
Sarah Hittson's daughter Marie - surgery
Schools, students, teachers and families
Sharon and Wayne Huffman – general health
Shay – Julie Sursa’s daughter
Susie – still seeking a car, planning for EMS school
Tommy Morris – for health and strength
Travelers
All those suffering from COVID19
Those who are traveling for the holidays
I would like to add that we consider in our prayers those who work in many areas of service industries, and First Responders.
This week:
Tuesday: No Yoga, as our class is out of town :)
Wednesday: Exercise, Eat and Pray MIGHT meet tomorrow at 10.
Friday: Worship at 6:00PM Christmas Eve - come ready to sing and experience God's care. The Deacons have also prepared some beautiful gift sacks!
Saturday: Merry Christmas!!!
Church worship on Sunday at 11:00AM. Afterwards, we will probably all settle down for a long winter's nap. I will!
Friends, I hope that you are enjoying this special time of year. It can be full of family fun and at times we are reminded of the exciting family dynamics that happen just a few times a year! May whatever you experience this Christmas be fulfilling, and make it better than last year!
Blessings and love,
Rev. Amy
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