White Gift Worship at St. David's, Port Hastings Sunday December 16th, 2018
The Angel Tree in the front entry is set up to facilitate the collection of food and children’s gifts for our Christmas Dinner Boxes. You are invited to choose an angel(s) and bring the items to the White Gift Service on Dec. 16th. Please wrap the gifts for children in white paper and attach the angel that you chose. We will begin packing the boxes on the week of Dec. 17th and they will be delivered to families and individuals in our area early on Dec. 23rd.
Longest Night Worship—December 21st 6:30 p.m. St. Mark’s The Longest Night service is a way to acknowledge the pain which the Advent and Christmas seasons cause some people. The emphasis on family, joy, giving and “good cheer” can be very difficult for those of us who have experienced loss of another through death, relocation or broken relationships, those who live with depression or other illnesses, those who have no jobs or little money for giving, and those whose addictions make the emphasis on parties very stressful. “Longest Night” services, held on December 21st – the longest night of the year – are sometimes referred to as “Blue Christmas”. Even on the longest night of the year, God is with us and promises a new day. Everyone welcome to join us for the Longest Night, a quiet, reflective worship service.
December 24th – Christmas Eve Services:
10:30 a.m. - Service at Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home
4:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service at St. David’s
6:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service at St. Mark’s
December 31st – New Year’s Eve 11:00 a.m. St. Mark’s On the final day of the year we reflect on the events of the past and look ahead to the future. This is a worship service devoted to a new covenant with God, to a new commitment to witness and service. Nan’s final day and worship service with these pastoral charges.
