Worship Service - December 14, 2025

Join Janen Wright and our Children’s Christmas Choir, led by Cherry Sokoloski and Claire Lute, to celebrate the joy of Christmas through story and song. In this life there is sorrow and there is joy, but let us remember (as John Green said), “that the existence of broccoli does not in any way affect the taste of chocolate!” ORDER OF SERVICE Gathering Music (5 minutes before the service) Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland Joy to the World Welcome, Announcements - Janen Wright Chalice Lighting - Erin Kullman Congregational Affirmation/ Greet Neighbors Children’s Christmas Choir - “Frosty the Snowman”, “Polish Lullaby”, “Go Tell It on the Mountain” Lighting of our Christmas Candles - Lute Family Opening Words - Janen Story - The Cajun Night before Christmas by Howard Jacobs Story - Train Story - Leonard Sokoloski Meditation - Janen Musical Reflection - “Silent Night” - one verse only Story - Little House on the Prairie - Janen Song - “12 days of Christmas - Hawaiian Style” (with help from kids) Offertory - “Christmas in the Trenches,” by John McCutcheon, performed by Roger Fredericks Closing Song - Jingle Bells Chalice Extinguishing - Micah Schnellinger We thank all who are involved in this service: Presenters: Janen Wright, Erin Kullman, The Lute Family, Leonard Sokoloski, Micah Schnellinger Musicians: Claire Lute, Cherry Sokoloski, Chris Lute, Kate McCracken, Roger Fredericks Children’s Choir: Evie Hopehill, Max and Millie Keenan, Rex Kullinger, George and Josie Lute, Maddie Querfeld, Ailis Newby, and Ellie Wallace Zoom: Mickey McGuire Audio: Pat McCracken Ushers: Elaine Axon and Irene Kling Hospitality: Susan Moody, Eileen Mogan, and Al Sanders Music Streaming Licenses Registered for Namaqua UU: One License A-740168 CCS License 14626