What did your family, what did you do to get ready for Christmas? Favorite decorations may have been put in places of honor in your home. Some may have put lights and other decorations outside. Meals were planned that included family favorites served only at this holiday season. Money was spent on gifts. Maybe you had an Advent Wreath in your home and perhaps you participated in special church services and activities. Great! Those can all be special and meaningful activities

You were missed last Sunday (if you happened to be one of those dear ones who had other places to be)! Annika, Alex, Jake, Jesse and parents were on a skiing weekend. Dmitri was away from home. Gary and Susan were at another church's celebration. Lynn was suffering from lower back pain. Bob and Marilyn were enjoying warmer temperatures while on vacation. Welcome back from wherever you are. We are eager to include you in our worship and fellowship again. The Body of Christ is

Friday is the big V. Yes, Valentine's Day. No, it is not a holiday and no, it was not invented by Hallmark or Hershey. It is not a day just to spend money on a trinket or an expensive dinner. It is a day to tell and even better to show someone that you care. What would it be like if we told the people in our lives that we cared for and about them? What would it be like if we not only told but also showed others that we cared about them? What would it be like on Valentine's Da

Youth Experience began with a room full of energy and smiles this past week. It was great to see our kids all together again. Next Sunday we will do a project for our home bound friends. I know it can be difficult to get a family up and moving on a cold Sunday morning. Know that whenever you can make it, we are here to be with your children on their faith journey. The Youth Room is open and available as a meeting room any time other than 9:30- 10:15, Sunday mornings. The room