Oh, the weather outside was frightful, but the conversation inside was delightful... last night as we gathered for dinner and conversation, that is. It was great to have a full table, even though the snow was falling fast and accumulating quickly! Thanks to those of you who braved the weather, especially for your help decorating Christmas cookies for our Open House. Looks like the Open House may have to be postponed after all, thanks to the big storm that's heading our way for Sunday! We'll see what happens...
So, looking ahead, here are a few things just on the horizon...
Brighten a Child's Christmas!
We’re collecting gifts for children and teens in need. Please drop your gifts off at our house (31 Sheffield Street) by December 17, or give us a call or e-mail if you need us to pick them up. All gifts will be greatly appreciated. Gifts should be new, rather than used: toys are preferred; new clothing is great, too. Hats & mittens are not needed, because another organization knits them year-round for the organization that we’re assisting. Please wrap your gifts and include a tag indicating whether the gift is for a boy or a girl (or not gender specific), the appropriate age, and the contents of the package. Then offer a prayer for the child who will be receiving your gift, that it might be a symbol of God’s grace. Imagine that child opening your gift, and see the joy on his or her face.
We have a couple of events planned for Christmas Eve:
Christmas Caroling at Monument Square, Congress Street
Sunday, December 23 at 3:00 pm
On the afternoon of Sunday, December 23, we'll gather at Monument Square at 3:00 pm for Christmas caroling and a reading of the Christmas Story. We're planning to have free coffee and hot chocolate for those passing by Monument Square, too, if we can pull that together. Your help will be appreciated!
Christmas Eve Worship Under the Night Sky
Post Office Park ~ Middle Street in the Old Port
Monday, December 24 at 5:30 pm
On Christmas Eve, we’ll have a 5:30 pm Christmas Eve celebration at Post Office Park on Middle Street in Portland. If you don't know Post Office Park, it's between Market Street, Middle Street, and Exchange Street, adjacent to O'Naturals Restaurant. It’s a beautiful spot, with lots and lots of lighted trees, a gathering area with park benches, street lamps, and brick walkways. We’ll sing the familiar carols, hear the Christmas Story from the Gospel of Luke, and light candles as we sing Silent Night. Help us spread the word, and invite a friend to join you!
Questions about any of this? Please be in touch.
Stay warm, and happy shoveling!
Blessings,
Allen & Sara
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