Mary Kay's Cary Days

December 22, 2005

Christmas Greetings to all!

The music is learned, the bells are polished, the microphones are in place, the processional carol is rehearsed. We now await the calendar. We have been steadily moving through the season of Advent in anticipation of Christmas Eve and Christmas morning.

The three services on Christmas Eve each offer carol singing for all, but participation by different musical ensembles and soloists.

5:00 p.m. - KirkKids Choir, directed by Elizabeth Luttrell

Adult Handbell Ensemble, directed by Katherine Brekke

11:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir and Kirk Ringers

Our organist, Frank Pittman, will be offering a half hour of seasonal selections preceeding both the 8:00 .pm. and 11:00 p.m. services. Come and allow his music to transport you from the busy-ness of the holiday to the holiness of the celebration of Christ’s birth.

Organ, brass, winds, voices, bells, choirchimes, harp - the most important ingredients in our musical preparations and offerings have been the willingness, the commitment and the great spirit present in the musicians who make it happen week by week. We are supported in great love by those of you who sing with us from the pew, who worship with us in a spirit of mutual support and who give of your energies, time and monies to this wonderful work of music ministry in the celebration of our Christian faith. We are blessed here at the Kirk in all seasons. This is my first Christmas here at the Kirk and also in the beautiful state of North Carolina. I have been touched by the gifts of love (and goodies!) not only in December but throughout the past 12 months. Thank you all. May you each have a blessed time with family and friends in this season of hope and peace.

Merry Christmas!

Mary Kay