Yesterday we had our first 'real' snowfall of the season. On top of that, it was my first Vermont snowfall ever! There is nothing like freshly fallen snow to get one in the mood for Christmas.

And that is a good thing, because we have two important Christmas traditions awaiting us this weekend. First is our annual Christmas Caroling at 5pm on Saturday. Christmas Caroling is something I have done since I was a kid. My father would throw hay bails in the back of his pick-up truck and all of us Sunday School kids would jump in for a hay-ride Christmas Caroling adventure. We would then return to church to warm up with hot chocolate and cookies. Those we visit this Saturday may remember Christmas Caroling traditions of their own. What a blessing to share the joy of Christmas across generations!

Then, on Sunday, our Church School children will lead our worship with our annual Christmas Pageant. This year's pageant is called "The Shepherd's Tale."

These are two great blessings in our community. They are also opportunities to be infused with the Christmas Spirit so we can be blessing agents ~ sharing the Spirit of Christ with everyone we meet!