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Merry Christmas Bethany Lutheran Church!
The twelve days of Christmas are almost upon us! In most traditions Christmas Day marks the beginning of the twelve days of Christmas (usually ending on January 5th, or Epiphany Sunday). Most of you are probably familiar with this part of the church season because of the old Christmas Carol “The 12 Days of Christmas” that starts with “a partridge in a pear tree” and ends with “twelve drummers drumming” (extra credit if you know the rest of the verses by heart!
For a church staff, the twelve days of Christmas are the most highly anticipated time of the year – not because we really like swans-a-swimming, maids-a-milking, or alliteration in general – but because we are in dire need of some rest & relaxation (I guess some alliteration can’t hurt). With all the hoopla and fanfare of the Christmas season, what a church staff longs for the most is a little bit of peace and quiet.
With that in mind, we hope you enjoy the twelve days of Christmas – Bethany staff style! Below is our top-twelve list of things we are most looking forward to during this season.
#12 – Twelve days of quiet: We love all kids that come through our doors here at Bethany, but put a little sugar and caffeine in them, and things can get a little … loud.
#11 – Vacation Time: We’ve had visions of – no, not sugar plums – but bulletins dancing through our heads.
#10 – No Meetings: Did you think you were the only one that doesn’t care for late nights at church?
#9 – Reading Novels: Yes, we love to read the Bible! It’s also good to mix it up a bit.
#8 – Time with Family: It’s been a busy Christmas Season and we can't wait to see our loved ones ... and maybe receive some gifts.
#7 – Sweatpants and Slippers: The only thing better than a hot cup of cocoa in front of the fireplace on a snowy day is a hot cup of cocoa in front of the fireplace while wearing sweatpants and slippers.
#6 – Sleeping In: The one thing we all asked Santa for this year.
#5 – After Christmas Sales: One of the benefits of working Christmas Eve is that you often have a late Christmas with your loved ones.
#4 – No Email: Okay, we might still answer some emails, but we’ll check it far less often!
#3 – Shenanigans with Friends: Guess who submitted this one? Hint: His name rhymes with Master Fall.
#2 – Games with the Family: Nothing brings out the competitive juices like Monopoly with the family.
#1 –Time With our Church Family: Vacation is great, but we still love worshipping with you all!
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Pr. Carrie, Pr. Paul, Sandi Teiken, Barb Buczek, Kelly Efken, Allison Boccia, Andy McKay, Kristin Lundine
