Dear Residents, Families and Friends:

This year we are all celebrating in different ways. Many of us are doing so in smaller groups and even virtually. In this time of uncertainty we need to be reminded that God continues to hold the world in his arms and we are part of that world.

There has been much suffering and sadness this year, but there have also been good things, too. We have all slowed down to a certain degree. This has allowed many of us to spend more time to reflect. We have also seen great strength in many people. We have received that strength and given strength to others. We have all changed in ways that are good.

I hope the following scripture versus help you find renewed strength and meaning during this most precious season, Christmas.

Wishing you Peace,

Pastor Jan

¨ Luke 1:78-79 “By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness.”

¨ Isaiah 9:2 “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light, those who lived in a land of deep darkness, on them light has shined.”

¨ Isaiah 9:6 “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us;   authority rests upon his shoulders, and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

¨ John 1:1, 14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God,.and the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.”

¨ Luke 1:10 “The angel said to the shepherds; ‘Don’t be afraid: for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people:   to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.”

¨ Psalm 39:7 “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.”