Dear Friends,
As we prepare together to embark on the Season
that is Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, I want to take the time to wish you the very best the Season has to offer. I
pray that you will experience God's love and presence in your life in many ways. I pray that you will grow closer to
God this year than you ever thought possible. I pray that God will use you in new and wonderful ways and that you will
experience God's grace. It is a busy time of year with lots of opportunities for activities. The only way to get through it
unscathed is to choose wisely. However you chose to spend your time, I hope that you experience the blessing of God. It's
been an exciting year in the New Visions Parish and in the Blossburg Church. God has blessed us with new families and
new ministry opportunities and challenges us to venture on.
In addition to the opportunities listed
below, let me encourage you to check the school schedule for concerts and special events.
Our
Christmas Eve service will be held at 7:30 p.m. This service includes the play The Innkeeper's Dilemma. This
service also will include candlelight and communion. There will be a service at 6:00 p.m. at Covington UMC.
There will just be one service on Christmas Day at 9:00 a.m. at Covington UMC. Children are invited to bring a small
quiet toy for the Christmas Gift Blessing. Adults are welcome to participate.
As you look toward
the New Year and consider New Year's resolutions, resolve to grow closer to God by participating in a small group study. For
more information about The Story you can go to http://www.thestory.org/. Small groups will begin in January.
In Christ,
Rev. A. Michele Somerville
Think Strategically. Think Missionally.
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