We are thankful for our Christmas blessings:

1) For the Christmas angels from Elkton Presbyterian Church who put on such a lovely
evening program for the ladies of our churches last Friday. What a way to show the love of Christ and the good things that can happen with a bigger Kirk so willingly helps a wee Kirk!

2) For all of the singers who put in so much time to offer us an Ecumenical Christmas Cantata on Sunday and for the 68 people who attended! You really did "sing like the angels!" Special thanks to Ruth Smith for directing, Julia Morrill for accompaniment, Linda Heeren for programs, Bil Derrickson for setting up the church and taking care of the sound, and our deacons for providing a lovely and yummy dessert afterward! Everyone is talking about making this a new Christmas tradition!

3) For the 27 people who showed up to Christmas carol in Port Penn Monday night! Twice the number from last year! What a lovely way to share God's love with neighbors and friends. Thanks too to Ron Hartnett for the wonderful selection of carols, to all who so graciously received us at their doors and to everyone who provided desserts and beverages!

4) Our report from France that Marji Eriksen received our Advent package and is loving it! Marji and her parents say, "Thanks to all!"--or maybe that's "Merci!"

Don't Forget

1) The Christmas Pageant, featuring chldren from both churches, will be held this Sunday, Dec. 20 at a combined service that begins at 10:30 a.m. in Delaware City. There will be a rehearsal at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, also a First Pres. DC. Please let Priscilla Haugh know if your child, grandchild or a friend wants to participate so we have enough costumes for all.

2) Both churches are in the process of finishing up Adopt-A-Family giving. Items are due by Friday in Port Penn. There is a sign up sheet in the Sunday School Room in Delaware City and Jill Snow can answer questions about this project.

3) Our Last Minute Christmas Bake Sale will be held outside the Delaware City Post Office beginning at 8 a.m. this Saturday, Dec. 19. Stop by for last minute goodies for your Christmas dinner or last minute Christmas gifts--like the Port Penn Cookbook!