What?  I know.  Weird title.  But this post is actually an overdue "thank you" to everyone involved in this year's Christmas Program, "AN OLD BOX OF CARDS".  The drama team was amazing.  Deana blew us away playing her role as Mrs. Perkins, and Natalie, Nori, Churck, Toby, and Ana all exuded suprising talent in their performances as well.  Who knew this church had actors/actresses?

The choir worked especially hard as well with 2 and half months of grueling practice on somes great musical Christmas medleys.  Thank you, team...all sixteen of you.  Thank you soloists too!  We may be drawing out some new worship team members after this one.  :-)

I also really appreciate the very important behind-the-scenes help that would have kept these performances from being possible if it wasn't for their exhaustive efforts.  Mike L. for running sound week after week...Tyler for running PowerPoint and lighting...Mike C. for building us a stellar door...Dawn for pulling off some delicious after-program fellowships.  You were all vital to the ministry that went on that weekend.

This entire production consumed a lot of my time as well, especially the last month beforehand.  So I want to thank my husband, Rick, my precious kids, and my dear friends for being patient with me through this time.  We'll see what God brings along for next year!

Christmas is a time of celebrating Christ's birth, and even more, doing that together.  I hope those who were a part of this production and those who attended one of the performances will be inclined more to reach out this holiday season and extend Christ's love to someone who needs it.  There are a lot of people who need it.   There are a lot of people who need Him.  Let's continue to be His presence in the world today that entered the world on the first Christmas day.

Love, Melissa