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A Blue Christmas Worship Service
Dec 7, 2017 At 7pm<
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First Presbyterian Church,
600 W. Temple, Effin
gham
217.342.6272
For many, the Christmas season i
s a happy and exciting time. Yet, others find it to be painful and difficul
t. It may be the first Christmas after the death of a loved family member,
or a time when a broken relationship is making life lonely. A current illne
ss, broken relationship, or the insecurity of unemployment – any circumstan
ce that causes one to feel very alone in the midst of all the celebrating a
nd spending.
Our spirits sink as the days grow shorter. We fee
l “blue” and the world sees dark. We need encouragement and desire a closer
connection to God.
For these reasons, First Presbyterian Chur
ch is offering a special “Blue Christmas” worship on December 20 at 7:00 p.m.
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We invite you to join us in sharing and hearing prayers,
scripture, music that acknowledges that God’s presence is for those who mo
urn, for those who are struggling – and that God’s Word comes to shine ligh
t into our darkness and offers hope to those whose spirits are downcast. Ev
eryone, regardless of church background ( or lack of it) is welcome.