December 23, 2022

Dear Road Church Friends,

As I write this, the winter storm of rain and strong wind gusts that has been forecast is passing through our region. I hope you are all safe and remain so through this Christmas weekend. It looks as though the worst of it will be over in time not to affect our Christmas Eve service on Saturday at 4 pm, or, our Christmas morning communion service in the Parlor at 10 am. I hope to see you at one or both of them if you are able to safely venture out of your home.

Our Christmas Eve program will be one of Scripture lessons and classical Christmas musical selections played by Carolyn, Lisa and special guests. Christmas morning will be a Fireside Communion and Hymn sing service.

THE COMING CHILD

At Christmas we welcome all wonders in one sight!

Eternity shut in a span.

Summer in winter, day in night,

Heaven in earth, God in man.

Great little one! whose all-embracing birth

Lifts earth to heaven, stoops heaven to earth!

by Richard Crashaw

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING

May the wisdom of the Wonderful Counsellor guide you, the strength of the Mighty God defend you, the love of the Everlasting Father enfold you, the peace of the Prince of Peace be upon you. And the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit be upon you now and forevermore.

Merry Christmas to you all.

Pastor Norm

Our Candlelight Service on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OqfJqwAaJxY