It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

One of the things I love about the Christmas season is the chance to celebrate the staff of this church. The office staff gathers for a white elephant gift exchange and a nice brunch. Some of our white elephant gifts over the years are notorious. Julie picked my gift this year. I think it is a gift that she can treasure for years to come.

It has been a tradition at this church for many years to invite all the current staff and any former staff that worked for the church for five or more years to come together for a Christmas potluck. It is one of my favorite Christmas events. We have a delicious meal of traditional foods, get to know each other better, have a short program and do some singing.

Last Christmas Chuck Boyer joined us for the event. He was definitely missed this year. Tonight Ryan and I created a game called "Musical Christmas Traditions" and Shawn made an old piano sound beautiful. Shawn is the only person I have ever seen who can play a piano while pivoting his whole upper body backwards.

What a church! What a staff! What a great place to call home!