December 2005 Update from Mt. Olive to Living Hope

On December 10, Mt. Olive hosted its 5^th annual “Parent’s Day Out/Christmas for Kids” event. The program was originally designed as an outreach tool. The day offers an opportunity for children to learn about Jesus while having fun, playing with old friends and making new friends. While the children are busy, parents have a chance to shop, decorate, bake or just sit back and relax.

This year’s theme was “Happy Birthday Jesus.” The day included a bible lesson, lunch, crafts, games and a puppet show. The four hour event was open to children from both member and non-member families, aged 3 to 11. Fifty-nine children pre-registered, with fifty-five in attendance. Over fifty-five percent of the children registered came from non-member families.

Planning and carrying out this event requires a number of willing volunteers and good organization. If the members of Living Hope are ever interested in having an event like this, we would be happy to share our files and information. Just let us know! We have learned a lot in the 5 years we have had this event.

We pray that all the members of Living Hope have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. May God bless your congregation through this year, and 2006!

In Christ,

The Members of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church