Greetings Friends~
Time is ticking away-10 more days till Christmas!
Over the weekend I had the opportunity to enjoy the Advent
Concert at Ascension Lutheran Church. How amazing! May your light shine!!! This
is what the season is about. We get all wrapped up in gift exchanges, shopping,
finding that perfect red cocktail dress or ugly Christmas sweater (did you know
you can rent ugly sweaters now?).
In the soft candle light sitting among friends and family.
Seeing faces from when I was a young girl still here in this sanctuary. Our own
little family, some new faces, some returning friends, Christmas now feels much
more complete after seeing our beloved retired Pastor Frank Janzow. I wondered
how it would be this Christmas without him, so I feel blessed that I got to
give him a squeeze! It was odd watching Mrs. Janzow sitting and observing, for
so many years she was the one directing the choir.
The little Angel Choir(so cute), The Joyful Sounds Choir-“A Star
A Star Dancing in the Night”….Ray Kinney and his Folk Choir, the musicians magical,
the singers faces filled with joy. Ben Janzow and his Celebration Band, Heidi
Bischmann and her Handbell Choir, The
Ascension Choir-BEAUTIFUL. Bravo Vicki Taylor-BRAVO! Benhi Khabed on the
djembe-might I suggest this become a weekly addition!
I wish I could
name each and every one of you that
participated, because you were all part of the magic. Thank you!
We all don’t feel like celebrating over the holidays so I
would like to take this opportunity to mention that at Ascension (located in
Waukesha Wisconsin) they will be having a special service, The Longest Night
Service On Sunday December 21st at 6 pm. For those who are suffering
loss or missing a loved one this is a safe place where you can feel free to let
your emotions flow, it is okay to be sad, hurt, and miss those who have passed.
This, like all services are open to everyone.
Whatever you celebrate, let it be Kwanza, Hanukah, Yule,
make sure you take the time to enjoy it and absorb the meaning behind it, immerse
yourself in it.
Light of Light Eternal!
Be Joyful!
Love and Light!
Agoraphobia Gurl
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