Dear Friends,
I love being part of the Charles Town Presbyterian Church family! Last weekend was one of the most fun and enjoyable weekends in the life of the church in a very long time.
The fun began on Saturday evening. 22 people gathered at the church at 6:30 to visit some of the older and home-bound members of the congregation. We made six stops over the course of the evening. One of the stops was unplanned – a neighbor of one of our members asked us to carol for he and his wife! All of those for home we sang were greatly appreciative of this simple act. Afterward, we went back to the manse for some food, fellowship and relief from the cold!
On Sunday evening, we held the annual Christmas Joy service. Our bell choirs and vocal choirs provided music for this wonderful annual advent tradition (you’ll find a picture one of our members posted on Facebook)! Nine different people from the congregation did special readings, and we raised over $1,000 for the Presbyterian Joy offering!
On Monday evening the session met to examine incoming officers. While technically having nothing to do with the season, I am always excited when new officers come into leadership in the life of the church.
Charles Town Presbyterian Church is at its best when we are engaging in ministry, and last weekend was full of ministry opportunities. Praise God!
Blessings,
Pastor John
