He's Almost Here...

We've had a week FILLED with holiday events. The youth did a great job with "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever". I know everyone had a good time; it was fun to laugh at the jokes (intended and unintended). Wednesday night the children did a wonderful job with their presentation. I was pleased so many people stayed to watch the performance. The Cherub Choir was so full of personality, and the SPIRIT kids had a great sound for such a small group. Any opportunity to see the puppets is a treat, too!

All these fun events can leave us feeling run-around and tired; maybe even a little crabby. I know on Wednesday I started my day at 7:30 and got home around 9PM (I had an event AFTER church, too!) and was pooped. But being in fellowship with all of you really helped lift my spirits and stay in the spirit of the season. And isn't that the reason for these holiday season special events - to give us a moment out of the ordinary to come together and worship? As tempting as it is to cut things from the schedule, I am choosing to embrace them as opportunities, despite the inconvenience. So far, works for me... anyone else have survival tips?