We hope to see you at one of our Christmas Concerts this weekend!
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Gift-giving was never a major part of my family’s Christmas holidays. While I always was excited for my Santa gifts, gifts between family were often practical. There was almost always a white envelope or two that appeared on the tree that contained savings bonds for me when I was growing up. We celebrated family at Christmas more often with experiences, or simply with sitting and being together since family always lived a few hours away so that time together was precious.

But when Will and I started dating seriously, I was ushered into a whole other world of Christmas. For the Cooper family, gift-giving is a huge part of how they showed love and care for one another. Wrapping presents specifically is a special part of the tradition; EVERYTHING is wrapped, from the largest box to the individual items in stockings like toothbrushes and boxes of candy. The process of opening presents is an all-day extravaganza, and the joy that fills the room is one that I have never felt anywhere else.

It was never about the cost of the gifts – it’s not about how large they were or how impressive. We show off and celebrate every item, whether a new appliance or a nice sweater, or a pack of gum. The importance of it all is much more about how each gift was given as a way to show another family member was loved and known. . .


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Pictured left to right are Louise Pitts, Connie Falbo, Trevor Ocock, Amy Fritz-Ocock, Julie Combs, Val Dobson, and Lisa Crump, Care Visitation Team Coordinator.   

Congratulations to five newly commissioned Care Visitation Team members. Julie Combs, Val Dobson, Connie Falbo, Amy Fritz-Ocock, and Trevor Ocock were commissioned on November 16 at a special ceremony.

They join Louise Pitts and Care Visitation Team Coordinator, Lisa Crump, in working alongside the pastors to provide loving care for our church family during times of illness or hospitalization and to also serve as the hands and feet of Jesus for those that need spiritual and/or emotional support. They care not only for those who are hospitalized, but also those who are in independent or assisted living, nursing homes, and those who may be homebound. They provide a listening ear and provide support in meaningful ways by using their unique spiritual gifts and sharing their own life experiences as they walk beside those in need.

Congratulations to this amazing team of trained Care Ministry volunteers! If you have an upcoming surgery scheduled or know of someone who may benefit from a visit from a member of our Care Visitation Team, please indicate on your Connection Card on Sunday or contact the Care Ministry office. 

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