Redeemer Lutheran & St. Theodore’s

By Lisa Rotchford

Reverend

During this time of quarantines and stay-at-home orders, we can cherish our memories of holiday seasons past and dream of better times in a hope-filled future. As the darkness of winter draws near, we actively seek the light, love and life of the holy-day season.

Redeemer Lutheran’s (13564 Saint Andrew’s Dr.) front yard has transformed into scenes of memories and promise. Looking at the front, on the left is an encouragement for our future: a four- candle Advent wreath that is “lit” each week with cardboard candles as we seek the light of Christ coming at Christmas 2020. There is a magnificent painting of the historic wisemen who travelled far, seeking the babe who would change all of our futures.

On the right, in front of Christ’s cross, is a scene from the past: Mary, Joseph and Jesus with the wisemen and animals around them reminding us that God came into the world and is always with us. The light of the nativity scene throws a shadow of the cross on the front of the church building, foretelling Christ’s ultimate gift of eternal life given for each of us.

When passing by the display over the next few weeks, know to wait upon the Lord, and God is with you. Christ came to give the ultimate gift of the love of God to you, and the Holy Spirit brings you light, peace and the hope of a blessed life. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Christmas season. Special thanks to the artists and landscapers who worked on the display: Sylvia Makus, Carmen Leslie, Carl Keene, Anne Walshe and Teresa Smith.

Redeemer Lutheran's nativity scene