St. John's is decorated!

Here are a few views of the festival decorations at St. John's for Christmas 2011:



the main Christmas Tree in the sanctuary



Some of the wonderful decorations on the tree,
some of which haven't been seen in a while.



The creche in the sanctuary, crocheted by the pastor's wife, Beth.




The three magi with gold, frankinsense, myrrh, and camel, the holy family,
ox and ass, shepherd and sheep, angel on high with bird, and a few visitors.
(Francis of Assisi on the left - he started the creche devotion; Martin
Luther on the right in black - he wrote many beloved Christmas hymns;
"Chrismoose" on the right - a must for Canada; die Weihnachtsmaus
{the Christmas Mouse- who's blamed for everything, I've been told} in the
foreground.)




Joseph, Jesus, and Mary in detail.




The Pastor's 'Chrismon' tree in the fellowship hall. Each
ornament is a symbol for Jesus, hence "Christ Monogram"
or Chrismon.



























I hope to see you at one of our Christmas services this weekend! If your health or travel keeps you away, God be with you where-ever you might be!