The Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra (the REAL St. Nicholas) is December 6th—but our parish celebrated it this year on Sunday, December 5, with a parish visit by Bishop Wayne Wright. Three of our young people and one adult were confirmed. Then we enjoyed lunch together!
Bishop Wright spoke about St. Nicholas’ being a patron of sailors and of children. Our church uses an anchor as part of its emblem, and the Bishop reminded us that the anchor works by sinking into the mire and muck at the bottom of the lake or river. Often it is thrown overboard during a storm to keep the ship from being tossed about. God becomes our anchor, because God loves us no matter what is happening in our lives. God will always be with us. As we understand that we are secure in God’s love, then we can help others who are in need—just as St. Nicholas did.
St. Nicholas became famous for helping children. There are legends from many, many countries about how he loved children and helped them. On the 4th Sunday of Advent (December 19) we will have a readers’ theatre presentation of one of the legends during our Sunday worship. Join us then or on any Sunday at 10 a.m. St. Nicholas is NOT just for Christmas!
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