It's beginning to look a lot like Advent!

Here are some pictures of what's been going on around here lately.

The beginning of the procession into the new church building, as led by the cross that survived the fire intact.

Cathy Hoop, director of children's ministries, giving the children's sermon. We started rehearsals for the children's Christmas musical yesterday morning.

The balcony has seating for congregation and choir. A new organ will be installed this Spring.

Creative uses of the word "second" are always in order when that's the name of your church. Second Life (new building campaign)...Second Generation (youth)...Second Story (newsletter)...Second Stages (talent show)...



One of the coolest things in the new church building is the mural that is still being painted in the "Peacable Kingdom" (Sunday School) gathering area. The people in the mural are actual church members.

A reception was held in the cyber cafe after worship.

The most Presbyterian pulpit I've ever seen.

The new font.

Chasie and Tara led us on a cleaning rampage yesterday after church! This is the way they usually look at me.

We decorated the toolshed!

And I helped!

Patrick and I having a great time getting our tree out of its original stand!

Our homemade Advent wreath, made by Jeff, Tara and Chasie at the 2nd Pres Advent Workshop.