Having retired at the end of October, I find myself having the least stressful Christmas in over 25 years. No services to plan, no sermons to write. Still, I will miss:
Having a staff Christmas party with plenty of Cain's chicken.
Greeting worshippers before and after services.
Listing to the choir practice before the service.
Singing "All Is Well" with the amazing Nicole Lingenfelter.
Singing "Silent Night" and softly speaking The Lord's Prayer by candlelight.
We'll be worshipping this year at St. Mark Lutheran where a classmate of mine, Mike Sheldon, is the pastor. We're hoping that our entire family will be able to attend - we'll need at least two rows for the kids and grandkids. To worship with the family on the other side of the chancel will be a real blessing.
May you and yours be blessed this Christmas season!
