Christmas Eve

Peace came to earth at last that chosen night
When angels clove the sky with song and light
And God embodied love and sheathed His might--
Who could be gasp: Immanuel! Who could but sing: Immanuel!

This Christmas Eve was such a beautiful day spent with family and worshiping our newborn Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! We were blessed to spend our morning at church with family and our evening at church with  family! Preparing for our evening service at Faith in Ottawa:

 

Singing "Silent Night" by candlelight:

We heard God speak to us from the Old Testament reading out of Isaiah, the Epistle from Hebrews, and the familiar Gospel from St. Luke. We received the Lord's Body and Blood and were comforted in this peaceful night learning about Jesus as our most precious treasure.

After church we headed to Joy & Scott's house for dinner.  French dip sandwiches, salad, and smoked twice-baked potatoes made for a delicious meal!

I made an apple crisp for dessert and Russ lit 18 candles in the shape of "CAL" for our birthday boy.  Gotta keep that celebration going!

Love these ladies -- and all of my family -- so much! And so thankful to spend Christmas Eve with them.

You show the Father none has ever seen,

In flesh and blood You bore our griefs and pain,

In bread and wine You visit us again--

Who could but see Immanuel! Who could but thrill: Immanuel!