Monday, January 1, 2007

It Was Party Time!










New Year's Eve Service has always been a festive time at our church. Tonight was no exception. This service is the longest service of the year starting at 8:00 p.m. and lasting until well past midnight, but no one is left out. We had nearly 20 solos, six preachers, time slots for testimonies from all generations, and, of course, lots of praise and worship. I must not forget to add we took a break for refreshments. As my husband would say, "What Pentecostals do best - eat." LOL Many come dressed in their "party" clothes and the atmosphere is charged with gleeful anticipation. Throughout the day my daughter Bryn kept asking me, "Is it time to put on my sparkly dress and go to the party?" The night turned out to be wonderful. Blake was styling in his pin-striped velvet blazer, and Bryn was total bling in her completely sequinned sheath and matching cardigan. Also, Blake enjoyed helping the volunteers who prepared the food, Bryn loved singing with her brother Bryce, and Bryce sang, danced, and rejoiced. Our dramatic sign team, MACH 1 - breaking the sound barrier, gave a grand finale with their performance of the remix, The Presence of the Lord Is Here. Yes, it was a great party! Wish you could have been here.

7 comments:

  1. Last night, my wife actually mentioned getting in car after church and driving to Delano and crashing your party. :-)

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  2. Awe...you should have! Although, by the time you would have got here, we probably would have all been stupid with fatique! LOL

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  3. Jana,

    I absolutely love your Blog! Even though we are miles away, when I read your blog, I feel as if you are standing in my living room. You are my BEST friend!!!!

    Deb

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  4. Oh, Debbie, I miss you so much!!! I'm glad you introduced me to blogging. I love you!!!!!

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  5. Sister Allard,
    I just want you to know that I miss you terrible, everything is going great, I miss not having Night Watch Service, they were always fun when I was in Delano, Love you all,

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  6. Sister Allard,
    I just want you to know that I miss you terrible, everything is going great, I miss not having Night Watch Service, they were always fun when I was in Delano, Love you all,

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  7. Hey--I love to party with you!

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