It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Christmas has come to Third Baptist Church. And with the beautiful pink and silver tree near the ramp door, the upside-down tree on the first floor to the greenery and the Chrismon tree, Advent wreath and nativity scene -- featuring a special (but very temporary) angelic visitor -- in the sanctuary, the season is rather hard to miss. The staff, along with several dedicated volunteers worked hard this week to dress the building for Advent/Christmas.

This evening was the Hanging of the Green, led by the children. They shared readings describing the symbolism behind all the sanctuary decorations. Following the readings, they arranged greenery, placed Chrismons on the Christmas tree, lit the first Advent candle and carried in a nativity. In fitting with the child-directed service, we used a large, light-up nativity scene with a rather unusual Angel of the Lord. The set will be replaced with a smaller, more formal nativity for Sunday's worship service.

We hope you will take the time to admire the beauty of the decorations during this Advent season. May they help point your thoughts to the Christ we trust is coming again.