Sunday, December 20, 2009

Pastor's Notes

As I write this, they are talking about the arrival of our first major snow storm of the year. The temperatures have gotten much colder in the last week. I am amazed at how quickly the weather can change in a week. As a reminder, in inclement weather, please call the church first to make sure that the parking lot is plowed and that the roads are clear for traveling. Because I do not drive to church, I do not know the condition of the roads. Please use common sense in making a decision on whether to drive in poor weather.

Sarah and I are excited for the Christmas present that we have for the children. We believe that we have been successful in keeping it a secret from them, and will share with you next week what we are doing.

This week we are celebrating Christmas. May we join with the chorus of the angels who sang "Glory to God in the highest". As we remember the birth of Christ, may our praise be to God for His wondrous gift.

New Year's Eve will be a great time of fellowship for the church family. We hope that you are able to make plans to be with us for the evening. The next day, the family and I will be heading to South Jersey to celebrate Christmas with my family. We will probably over night there and come home on Saturday. Maybe I will be able to get a stromboli while I am down there. It is always neat to see how differently things are made from state to state. That is one of the examples.

-Pastor Stephen Racite