SURE GLAD IT WASN'T SNOW!

Checked the rain gain gauge this morning, and found that it was overflowing.  The gauge registers 5 inches.  I knew we had a lot of rain in the last 24 hours, but didn’t realize it was going to be over 5 inches.  That’s a lot of rain.  It’s been warmer than normal lately, but is supposed to turn cold over the next few days.  Of course, cold here is 30’s at night and 50’s during the day.  I can’t believe I drove thru this rain to go to church yesterday, not once but twice.
 

Yesterday our morning church service was a special Christmas service that was performed by the children.  It was awesome.  They did a really great job.  Glenda, the lady in charge of Children Services, did a wonderful job of getting it together.

 

Then last evening Pastor Andy had a special service for the adults (and any children who wanted to attend).  He called it Carols, Candles and Communion.  It was great.  The choir would sing a carol or two and then Pastor Andy would tell part of the story of Christmas.  This was done several times until the full story was told.  Pastor Andy even sang several beautiful Christmas songs.  Both the choir and Pastor Andy sang songs that I had never heard before and they were beautiful.  Afterward he blessed the bread and wine (grape juice), everyone walked up and took a piece of bread and a cup of “wine.”  We then went back to our seats, he said a prayer and we all took communion at the same time.  The service was ended with a song sung by everyone.

 

This was the first Christmas I attended at Landmark Church, and I really enjoyed it.  Some of the prayers were very close to the Catholic prayers that are said, especially at Communion time.  I am so glad I joined Landmark Church.  It has really made a difference in my life.

 

My shopping is finished, the decorations have been put up, the house is clean, the laundry is done, so I guess I am ready for Christmas.  Christmas will be held at Kevin and Renea’s.

 

Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy Blessed New Year to all!