Posts from December 2024
Christmas Eve
The candles were lit, the choir was ready, the coffee was on as we welcomed members and guests to our two Christmas Eve services. Tyler and Nathan provided great seasonal music in the auditorium as people entered, and Inge and a few youth were getting the coffee and hot chocolate ready in the kitchen. To begin the service, Pastor Bart welcomed everyone, and Deb and Peter lit the Christ Candle on the Advent wreath. The choir performed two songs, and…
Youth Christmas Formal
Fun and Festive Over thirty well dressed youth and leaders gathered for their festive, Christmas formal! Everyone enjoyed a special Christmas dinner of elegant chili cheese dogs, prepared by Tyler and team. The youth band led all in a time of praise and carols. And there was some fun and laughter as they opened their White Elephant gifts! What a great night to celebrate together!
Advent Celebrations
Our Advent services have continued through the Sundays of December. Caleb and Brent, Malcolm and Alistair, and Cathy and Kenzie lit the candles of peace, joy and love. Pastor Tyler was our guest pastor on December 15th. We welcomed Lisa Harper, who accepted an MRCC donation for the Wingham Connection centre, a place for those experiencing homelessness. The children enthusiastically presented their Christmas songs and everyone enjoyed that, of course. Pastor Bart has continued his sermon series on Advent in…
Christmas Parade Float
A Sweet Idea The Wingham Christmas Parade was fast approaching, and the decorating team was hard at work. Jan dreamed up a pretty sweet idea! It was the coffee break ladies that made all the candy themed decorations. The theme was “Jesus makes life sweet”. The theme idea came from the cotton candy we were going to hand out. Jan, Karen, William and Lindsay braved the cold on Saturday morning to put it all together. Josh drove his truck and…