In Matthew Chapter 2, the Magi saw and followed one star that indicated to them a king was born to the Jews. Advent anticipates the coming of that king. This year the BG art group would like to have a host of stars, not just one, for we as a congregation to celebrate the coming of King Jesus.
On Saturday, December 5th there will be a time for women to get together in the afternoon from 2-4 PM to fellowship, listen to Christmas music, and learn to make origami stars.
The next day, Sunday, December 6th after the service there will be an open-to-all gathering to speak with artists about the Advent art that will by then be adorning the foyer, and to snack on hot chocolate and star shaped cookies! Please invite friends and family who would be interested even if not from the congregation.
Children in Sunday School will be making stars.
We are planning and hoping for enough stars decorating the church that on Christmas Eve each person will be able to take a star home. There will also be special stars donated just for use during Advent from various cultures which will go home with their owners.
Please participate! Make some stars! Bring them to church! There will be baskets provided in the foyer to place your donations.
Origami stars. Moravian stars. Stars made of paper, of fabric, of ribbon, of wood or bark or feathers or plant materials or clay. Painted or woven or knitted or sewn or folded stars. Colored or plain stars. Use your imagination!
Stars purchased to be shared in the giveaway will also be accepted.
For stars to be used as decoration from your culture and to be returned please contact Kathy Free at KFreepainter@hotmail