Thanks to Volunteers, Signs of Advent Fill the Sanctuary

Thank you to the team of volunteers who prepared our Sanctuary for Advent on Monday, Nov. 24! This year’s decorations include a 12-foot tree with more than 100 ornaments, garland with gold bows along the balcony, our Advent wreath with candles, and more. Throughout the season, as you join us for Sunday services, you’ll notice colors and arrangements change as we move through Advent and add new decorations and flowers. 

Be sure to thank members of Blacknall’s Guild, who help care for the church and office space! Volunteers this week included Cindy Chapman, Rick Copland, Roger Eibest, Mike Eyster, Bob Leslie, Judy Miller, Melva Strait, and Karen Turner. See some moments from setup below:

Bob Leslie pieces together the 12-foot-tall tree featured in the Sanctuary.

Roger Eibest sets an angel on the top of the tree.

Cindy Chapman unpacks gold bows, showing them to other volunteers.

Karen Turner places a gold bow on garland draped from the Sanctuary balcony.

Standing on a ladder, Melva Strait carefully places an ornament halfway up the 12-foot tree.

More than 100 ornaments were placed on the tree this year.