Hanging of the Green!

Have you ever heard anyone come out of "hanging of the green" service and say "that was the coolest worship experience I've had." Well you haven't been to our church. We had the most incredible worship experience. The pastor (my hubby) preached each of the symbols of Christmas such as the evergreens, the wreaths, the nativity, and the candles as each one was being decorated. We sang all the songs and new ones even that represent each one. The kids, the teens, and families were all a part of the festivities. What a wonderful way to start out December remembering why we put up our decorations and what each one symbolized. We had a salvation, a college girl join, and a rededication of an elderly mans life. But each one of us were challenged to make a commitment to find one person this month and tell face to face the "Reason for the Season". So I'll ask you, do you know? Do you know that baby Jesus that we put in the manger came specifically to die on a tree for your sins? That we deserve the punishment of death which is eternal seperation from God but that God gave us the perfect gift to receive. I pray that you will find out more about the Lord Jesus you see laying in mangers all over your town this Christmas season!