Is this Christmas season a difficult one for you? You are not alone – join is for a quite, reflective service for solace and strength.
Christmas time can be a very lonely, depressing, “blue” time for those grieving the loss of loved ones, and loss of a job, health or other losses. It may be “blue” for those who are all alone when others are celebrating and gathering with family members. Many people feel out of step with what society demands at this time of year. Then there are those years in our lives when we hurt during the Christmas season and just can’t get into the traditional festivities.
It is at such a time that we need to make the space and take the time to acknowledge our sadness and concern.
If someone you know finds Christmas a difficult time, Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to attend a Blue Christmas Service on December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Join together as Pastor Tart guides us through words of healing, prayers and comfort and Ms. Martha Diggs leads us in songs of solace. This service will be hopeful as we find comfort in our faith in the God who understands and shepherds us through all of life. This service is open to everyone regardless of religious affiliation.
The service is on the shortest day of the year when our spirits sink, as days grow shorter. We feel darkness growing deeper around us. We need encouragement to live the days ahead of us and know that we are not alone and the emphasis that we must journey through the night on our way to the light of a new day.
Light refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. Please accept this invitation to be with us, to experience the hope that is Christmas. The doors will be open to all. Feel free to invite others to come with you as your support, or if you know that they, too are hurting at Christmas.
We hope you join us and if you have any questions, please contact Bernie Anderson or Judy Griffin at the Church 281-487-1635.
Peace to you all,
Bernie Anderson
Director of Administration
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