Principal's Corner
CHRIST’s mass. What a fun time of the year. Busy, yes; however it is truly a special time as everyone throughout the world focuses on the birth of Jesus, who is the CHRIST our Savior! Or do they? While everyone certainly looks forward to celebrating CHRISTmas, it appears that some don’t stop to ask what it is truly all about. I was recently in one of our local large home improvement stores over the Thanksgiving break and was very saddened to not find any nativity sets (large or small) in the CHRISTmas (or ‘holiday’) décor section. Curious, I asked one of the associates who told me that there must not be much demand for them if the buyers did not buy them for the stores.
I pray that you will share with your family and friends the true importance of the CHRISTmas season celebration. As we are clearly told in The Bible (John 3:16), ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal live!’ Have a blessed and joyful CHRISTmas.
December Dates to Remember:
12/1: Preschool Christmas Program, Rm 9 & 10: 9:30 am; Rm 5: 11:00 am
12/1: Christmas "Carols & Dessert" Night, 6:30 pm (sold out)
12/3: Photos with Santa, 1:30-4:30 (reservations required)
12/5: Middle School Christmas Showcase, 6:30 pm
12/8: Middle School Academic & 5-8 Sports Award Ceremony, 2:10
12/8: 3-5 Christmas Show "The Christmas Clinic", 6:30
12/9: K-5 Parents Night Out, 5-8 pm (reservations required)
12/11-12/15: Wear your Christmas Hats, Socks and Hair Accessories!
12/15: K-2 Christmas Show "The Mysterious Animal", 10:30 am
12/15: Minimum Day (No Daycare)
12/18-1/2: Christmas Break (No Camp)
Looking Forward to January Events
1/3: School Resumes
1/15: No School/Campus Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/21: 1st Communion Class - 2nd Grade and up
1/22-26: National Lutheran Schools Week
1/28: Rite of 1st Communion
Pastor's Corner
Dear Families of Red Hill Lutheran School,
On Sunday, December 3rd , our church and school begins the sacred season of Advent. The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival” and is a four-week season in the Christian Church year, leading up to Christmas, in which we prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus into our world. The season of Advent is both historical and theological.
Historically, Advent guides us through the Biblical story of hope and expectation for the long-awaited Messiah; God’s chosen servant who will set the world (and your life) right. Through the Old Testament Prophets, God promised that the Messiah would one day, be born in Bethlehem and from the family line of King David. Christmas is the fulfillment of that divine promise! Theologically, Advent looks back at the birth of Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promised Messiah and forward to the promised second coming of Jesus to consummate God’s promise of a healed world.
As we prepare our hearts and minds for Jesus’ “arrival” during the Advent season, we are also preparing for the awesome celebration of Christmas! If you do not have a church home, you are always welcome to worship with us at either 8:30 am (Classical) or 10:00 am (Contemporary).
During the Christmas season, our worship services will be…
Sunday, December 24th (Morning): one worship service at 10:00 am.
Sunday, December 24th Christmas Eve:
- 3:00 and 5:00 pm Live Nativity. A live recreation of this wondrous night featuring numerous animals including baby goats, ducks and a donkey! Our Praise Band leads us in singing classic Christmas carols as we experience that first Christmas night. Truly a memorable experience for kids—of all ages!
- 7:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service. Choir, Hand bells, and beloved Christmas carols.
Monday, Christmas Day, December 25th:
- 10:00 am Featuring traditional carols and Holy Communion.
Beginning on Sunday, January 7th , 2024 we are changing our Sunday
morning worship schedule: 8:00 to 9:00 am Classical worship; 9:15 to
10:00 am Bible studies/groups for all ages; 10:15-11:15 am Contemporary
worship. This change is the result of our mission to be a community of worship and deep study of God’s Word! We hope that this new Sunday schedule will both facilitate Christian education classes for all ages, as well as encourage the presence of our children in the worship services so we can
deepen the love of worship for our kids! Nursery care (Infant through four years old) will be offered throughout the morning.
Additionally, as we begin the New Year, we will continue to offer you and your family opportunities to grow in your faith, strengthen your relationships, and deepen your hope in Jesus Christ. Below are just a few examples:
- If you or your child is interested in Baptism, we have regular Baptism instruction.
- For second graders and above, we offer First Communion classes coming up this winter spring.
There is much, more to come!
Visit our website, www.redhillchurch.org , for days and times of special classes, seminars, and group opportunities. You are always welcome at Red Hill!
Again, we are thankful you are here at Red Hill Lutheran Church and School! If we can serve you in any way, please do not hesitate to call upon us! May you have a blessed Advent and Christmas!
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Seth Britton
Red Hill Lutheran Church and School
Email: rhlsoffice@redhillschool.org
Website: www.redhillschool.org
Location: 13200 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin, CA, USA
Phone: 714-544-3132