Help needed and a reminder

Luminaries in Albuquerque, NM last year

First the help needed: I am looking for five readers for Christmas Eve service (at 7:00 p.m.), the parts are Joseph, Mary, the inn keeper, a shepherd boy, and one of the magi. There will be some really awkward pauses in the service if no one steps forward.

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Also, we're going to be offering a service (a hymn-sing) at the Convalescent Center at 4:00 p.m. if you can come and help in the singing.

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I've got luminaries available if anyone would like to take the lead in getting them set up for Christmas Eve. Just let me know and I'll make sure you know where they are being kept.

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And now, for the reminder: Christmas is first and foremost a religious observance. Please be intentional about inviting your friends, neighbors, out-of-town guests, etc. to attend the Christmas Eve service (at 7:00 p.m.) and the Christmas morning service (at 11:00 a.m.). All the gifts in the world are not worth very much if we forget just whose birthday it is and what is the point of all of the celebrating.

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Jesus IS the reason for the season. See you in worship this weekend.