It was divinely ordained, I suspect, that our first event in our congregation's new setting should be one of hospitality. On Saturday night, December 13, we made ourselves at home in the building of Messiah Lutheran Church by hosting each other and many guests for our annual Christmas banquet. The food was part Ethiopian, part Cantonese and American, with desserts brought by attendees. 

Our guests included Pastor Chue Vang and his family. Pictured here is Chue's wife, Pang. Also with us were Pastor Lee Cunningham of Messiah Lutheran Church, and his wife, Ann.

 Bald rules!

Lively Christmas carols help work off all the sugar.