The background on our dining room wall has the words: Come, Lord Jesus.
As we lit the third candle on our Advent wreath this past Sunday, we sang a hymn from Carey Landry, “Come Lord Jesus, come and be born in our hearts.”
Excerpts from the Sunday’s scripture readings explain how we can prepare for the nativity –“Come, Lord Jesus, and be born in our hearts:
Rejoice in the Lord always…Indeed, the Lord is near.
Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near.”
The crowds asked John the Baptist, “What should we do?” His answer: “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.”
Children waiting in anticipation of lighting of the third Advent candle and singing
Christmas Santa Sidewalk Stroll
From left, La Posada Staff member Monica Rasmussen and La Posada Board Member Paula Olivarez
Volunteer Caleb Bolland waits for customers to come by to make purchases
Satisfied customers!
Thanks to our volunteers, staff and shoppers who supported La Posada Providencia at the “Ho Ho Ho Santa Sidewalk Stroll” this past Saturday. La Posada sold banana bread loaves, cookies, jewelry & more. Our customers, including Santa himself, enjoyed our booth.
Volunteers Arrive from St. Teresa of Avila-
Chicago, Illinois
Cindy Sternisha helping to sort pieces out
Rebecca O’Brien in a teaching moment
Kerry O’Brien and students
La Posada staff and clients have been treated with the presence of three volunteers from St. Teresa of Avila’s Church in Chicago, Illinois. Cindy Sternisha, and Kerry and Rebecca O’Brien arrived this past week.
Kerry installed a railing at Casa Carolina and put up outdoor Christmas lights while Rebecca taught our children how to use the two tablets and headphones they purchased. Cindy has been a great tutor and made a trip or two to the airport. Both Cindy and Rebecca spent hours helping to prepare for our bake sale last Saturday.
We are so grateful to these volunteers and the entire parish of St. Teresa’s.
Save the Date for Hands & Hearts
Our ninth annual Hands & Hearts Brunch is Saturday, February 2, 2019. Don’t wait to purchase your tickets. Rally your friends together and get your table reserved.. Tickets are available online at: https://lppshelter.org/purchase-tickets-here/ or by calling Colleen Price at 956-399-3826 ext. 206.
Sponsorships are also available for purchase. Be among the first to get your online shout out in support of La Posada. To purchase a sponsorship go to https://lppshelter.org/sponsorship/ or by calling Colleen Price
at 956-399-3826 ext. 206.
Please set your calendar for Saturday, February 2, 2019 for a morning of fun and entertainment while also supporting a good cause.