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The Christmas season is one of those times of the year when families head along to church either for the first time or as part of a yearly tradition. Some come to sing carols, others see it as important for their children to know the Christmas story, and others come because it’s what their family has done every year for as long as they can remember. These families may not attend church at any other time. There are a growing number of people in our communities who know very little about the events surrounding Jesus’ birth. While we may have heard the story over and over to the point of complacency, for them it is new and fresh and intriguing.
As we plan for the variety of services and activities that run during Advent, it is good to make sure that we take these things into consideration. For that new family who has walked through the door for the first time: And
importmost antly,
Will they feel welcome in our church?
Will they be able to celebrate together as a family?
___ Annette Osborne SUNZ Children and Families Consultant
Will they find that the event of Jesus’ birth really is ‘Joy to the World’?
