There are lots of opportunities to anticipate Christmas, starting with our mid-week campfire worship. Don't miss this special time on its final week, this coming Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 on the Land.
And from Camp Chrysalis:
A good time was had by all at Camp Chrysalis Family Advent Camp last weekend. Gingerbread house decorating, ornament making, family devotionals, and just hanging out together. We took this photo at the pinnacle of the Big Hike because we want you to join us next year!
Sunday School for all ages -- 15 minutes following worship.
Come to the adult class. See more about children's and youth classes.
Our worship space during cold weather: See directions below under About the Weather.
Community Bible Study Christmas Lunch Tuesday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to noon: We will meet at Tess Shearer's home to read through the story of our savior's birth. Everyone is welcome. 10am to noon. Sign up for sides at Bible study, or email Tess.
When is a Book Group a Movie Group?
Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m: This month the Book Group is celebrating the season with "Springsteen: On Broadway" and holiday treats! Listen to the music while we gather and get to know each other. This gathering is open to all. Dinner will be vegetarian chili and cornbread. Please bring a salad, appetizer, or dessert. RSVP to Renee Higgerson. (Books resume in January)
Tent Removal Work Day on the Land Saturday, Dec. 17, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please sign up after worship this Sunday -- or contact Suzin Sciabarasi. See more info.
Special Winter Events at New Life
Mid-Week campfire contemplative prayer -- Last Week!
Take a pause and practice waiting well.
Wednesdays, 6:30pm, on the Land, weather permitting
Nov 30, Dec 7 & 14
Christmas Eve Worship
Stations of the Cradle with campfire carols
Saturday, Dec. 24, 4:30pm, on the Land
(Ranch Park is reserved for inclement weather)
New Year’s Day Worship
Lessons and Carols, Sunday, Jan. 1
Thank you, New Life community, so much for your generous giving to this year's Project Elf! Some of us got to recently see your generosity put into action, as your gifts were readied for giving. There will be 700 gifts thru Helping Hands given to deserving children this Christmas, and you were part of that awesome effort.
If you would still like to give, you can go to the Helping Hands website, click on Project Elf, and you will find a link for their Amazon wish list of games (each participating family receives a game, and books for each child as well).
Once again, many thanks, and blessings for a beautiful Christmas!
If you have an item for the Thursday weekly newsletter or something to add to the website calendar, please email Renee Carlson. Due date for the newsletter is 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays.
So about the weather: Weather permitting, we worship outdoors year-round under the oaks.
But for the coming winter months, whenever the weather is cold or rainy, see directions below to Ranch Park, across the road from New Life. And what to expect:
Ranch Park is directly across the street from New Life. But before you get to New Life, turn right on Event Center Drive. Then when you turn into the parking lot, drive around and park on the backside of the building, across from the playground (see photo 1). Enter in the door next to the air handler (see photo 2).
There will be a large temporary sign prominently placed on our usual entrance sign to New Life to let everyone know when we are at Ranch Park due to the weather.
So no guessing. Just come to service as usual and follow the directions accordingly.
The "small room" at Ranch Park (photo 3) is heated, but please dress comfortably in layers in case of fluctuations in the room temperature. There are bathrooms, and there is an entrance ramp for folks with mobility concerns.
It takes a lot of volunteer work to move us from our outdoor Under the Oaks sanctuary to Ranch Park and back. Please consider volunteering to load the vans and SUVs of the team after worship. And if you can't do that, please pray for us!
Photo 1: Park your car across from the playground
Photo 2: Enter in this door next to the air handler
Photo 3: A view of the room where we'll gather when we need to over this winter.
New Life is an outdoor worshipping church that is active in the Dripping Springs community, serving our neighbors. We welcome you to find out more about us! www.newlifedrippingsprings.org
Donate online to New Life's environmentally-focused mission of spreading the Good News of God's great love. Donate via PayPal to "New Life Lutheran Church of Dripping Springs Texas."
