On the night Christ was born, the long wait was finally over.  People had grown weary from all they had endured and had awaited the arrival of a Messiah.  Angels appeared, a bright star lit up the sky and people proclaimed the Good News from the hills and everywhere.  The waiting was over and it was time to rejoice as born this day in the City of David was Christ the Lord. 

We often spend this time of year rushing to get to Christmas.  We rush to do the shopping, cooking, wrapping, visiting, and partying.  But the time before Christmas, a season we call Advent, isn't about rushing.  It's about waiting and watching for the coming of the Christ Child.  

Starting on November 27th, we begin a look at "Songs for the Waiting," a collection of hymns that guide us through this season.  You'll be hearing more about them during our worship services each Sunday morning and in a few other ways.   We hope you can be a part of the medley of events happening over the next few weeks as we approach Christmas Day (which falls on Sunday this year).  There will only be ONE worship service on December 25th at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary. 

The people of 1st Church pray that the story of Christmas will help us with the waiting and focus on the peace, love and joy found in the message of Christmas.