A St. Peter’s Advent and Christmas
Advent is a season of preparation for the coming of Jesus as one of us. Jesus brought God’s light into the world during his lifetime and we expect him to return to reign in glory at the end of time.
1. Port Royal Christmas Lighting – Fri., Dec. 6, 6:00-7:30pm at the town Fire Hall. Food , games, songs and the lighting of the Christmas tree. –
2. Choir Retreat – Sat. Dec. 7, 10:00am–The choir had time rehearse Christmas music which will include a piece by John Rutter. This was followed by lunch. prepared by Brad.
3. Everett’s Christmas – Sat. Dec. 7, 5:30pm. 40 enjoyed a delicious pot luck dinner, over the top Christmas decorations, and Christmas caroling.
4. Dec. 8 – Poinsettia form due as well as St. Peter’s Christmas family
5. Bethlehem Walk, Sun, Dec. 8, After Sun. Potluck luncheon This is a life-sized of outside reenactment of the city of Bethlehem at the time of Christ. The tour is outside and takes approximately 45 minutes Salem Baptist Church 465 Broad Street Road, Manakin, VA 23103 (6 miles west of Short Pump)
6. Village Dinner, Wed., Dec. 11, 5pm-6:30pm Braised Pork, Egg Noodles, Carrots, Brocolli, Fresh Apple Cake
7. Dec. 15 – Endowment Fund, Episcopal Relief & Development gifts due
8. Christmas Play on Advent 4 – Sun. Dec. 22, 11am. Videos Each year it’s unique and at the same time a wonderful introduction to Christmas week.
9. Sunday, December 22 Blue Christmas Eucharist in the afternoon
10. Christmas Eve – Tues., Dec. 24, 4:00pm music, 4:30pm service – Holy Eucharist Rite II. Celebrating Christ coming among us.
11. Lessons and Carols – Sun. Dec. 29, 11am. This traditional Anglican service, developed in England, gives us the opportunity to hear the story of our salvation in Jesus Christ through scripture and song.
12. New Year’s Eve Gala – Tues. Dec. 31, 6pm. Parish House