Happiness is not a matter of intensity
but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.
-- Thomas Merton

Monday, December 31, 2012

Christmas -- Church

It was full Christmas season at church.  The office staff always comes to my house for lunch and a white elephant gift exchange.  I made the best bbq ribs....if I do say so myself.  Julie got the bonsai potato kit!

Then the whole staff and former staff gather for a Christmas potluck.  The food is amazing and it is the one way Bryan and I, as parents of a vegetarian and vegan, get turkey and ham.

After the meal we sang Christmas carols with Shawn and Ryan.  We sounded so good we are beginning to talk about having a staff choir next Advent.

My family arrived at the church at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve for the 9 p.m. service.  I roped them into lighting the luminaries.  They graciously agreed and then they went into the balcony before everyone arrived.

The church was beautiful and the choir was amazing.

Then we went out onto the courtyard and let our light shine.  It is always such an amazing experience.

I got two days after Christmas off and then came back to work to do a much anticipated wedding.  It was my privilege to be part of it!


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