Weekly Update-Snow

We woke this morning to a thin dusting of snow across our urban landscape.  It is by no means deep, but enough to paint our streets white and remind us of the changing of the season.  Tonight we have our Fellowship @ Locke meeting, but after that is over I just may head over to Locke St.  The Cristmas wreaths are already hung, and when evening falls, the wreaths and street lamps glow, reflecting off the newly fallen snow.  With a cool, crisp bite in the air, the warm glow, and the slight crunch of snow under foot a late night stroll in the calm and peace could be a beautiful easing into the Christmas season; a needed dichotomy from the loud brash intro thrust upon us by the marketing machines. 

With December so quickly approaching, we have a lot in the go!  We are planning our next LoveLoud street outreach for Dec. 15 and are busy collecting blankets, coats, hat and gloves.  We are also beginning to prepare our annual gift baskets for our friends at The Beer Store.  If you are interested in participating or donating to either of these initiatives please send me a message.  

We are also planning a few things for Christmas Eve.  We will be hosting an open house, Dec. 24th from 4-7.  This is a drop in event especially for those who may not have family close by to spend Christmas with.  If you know of anyone in Hamilton without plans on Christmas Eve please invite them!  We will follow our open house with a small initmate Christmas Eve service at 9:00pm.  

Although December is quickly approaching, I don't want to forget the rest if November!  Tonight is Fellowship @ Locke's game night so if you are in the area please feel free to drop by!

On a more personal note.  My dad starts cancer treatment on Dec. 9, so we appreciate your prayers as he goes through this time.  The doctors are encouraged and going for a cure, but there will be some challenging days ahead.