Children's Hospital 2011

Michael and Paige

Justin, Ben and 

We had a great time at the Annual Children's Hospital Christmas Party yesterday! We were elves  for Santa and got to interact with a lot of children who deal with life-long diseases like cystic fibrosis, endocrine disorders, birth defects, etc.. We don't have many pictures of the children here because of privacy, but we were truly graced with some absolutely beautiful faces. I asked the youth at the beginning of Advent, if Jesus were truly to come on Christmas Day, would he be happy with the world that we have created. We all knew that he wouldn't. But, I think TRULY we have worked to make our world better. May our hearts be open to receive him in 5 days. I know I will rest and wait, I invite you to do the same. Blessings. 

Leroy and Erica

Rachael and Kailey

Michael Jackson Performance!

Elves Working

Elves Working

Caroling: Linus and Luke

I am not going to lie. Today was a pretty day, the Saints were playing, and I needed rest, so when it was time to leave home and go to the Youth House for caroling, my heart wasn't totally in it. BUT, because our God is a God of a love greater than we know possible, my heart was changed.


Mr. Chip said it best. You know that scene in Charlie Brown's Christmas when Linus quotes from the Gospel of Luke:

And with those words, it all changes. We walked into one woman's home this afternoon and you could see the loneliness on her face. As we sang and prayed with her she cried and cried and I thought to myself, "Who says Jesus is not born again on Christmas Day?" In this moment we bring Christ, a baby of hope and love to a woman who needed to feel the loving embrace of our savior!


St. Theresa of Avila said, "Christ has no hands and no feet in this world but ours." Indeed, tonight, we were those hand and feet. Thank you to all the youth who joined us tonight. How bless are we to have such great love and joy that it is enough to spill over into the hearts of our community. Great is our God. 

Caroling to Shut-In

I'm not going to lie. Today was a pretty day, the Saints were playing, and I needed rest. So, when I left home to go to the Youth House for caroling, my heart wasn't totally in it. But, because our God is a God of a love greater than we know possible, he opened my heart tonight.
Mr.Chip said it best, you know that part of Charlie Brown Christmas when I think it's Linus reads from the Gospel of Luke,

Caroling and Children's Hospital

Can't wait to see everyone Sunday at 4:00 for Caroling! Meet at the Church. We will be riding the bus to 4 homes of inbound parishioners of Holy Ghost. Bring your singing voices!

Also, Children's Hospital is on Monday, December 19, from 8:00 AM until about 3:00 PM. Please let me know at sdavis@hgchurch.org if you will be joining us!We will meet at Holy Ghost Church, drive over to the Baton Rouge location, retrieve the presents, and bring them to the Hall where the patients and their families will join us. We will act as elves handing out gifts for the children. This is a very rewarding event!

Service Opportunities!

We have 2 upcoming service opportunities!

1. Caroling for the shut in: On Sunday Night, we will meet at the church at 4:00. We will practice a couple songs, get some hot chocolate and head over to 4 homes of Holy Ghost Parishioners who are homebound. We will bring them a basket of goodies and sing for them. Please join us!

2. Children's Hospital: Every year we join Children's Hospital in Baton Rouge and assist in making the dreams of more than 100 sick children come true. We will meet at Holy Ghost at 8:00, travel to Baton Rouge, and then return at about 3:00. This is truly an inspirational and rewarding experience. Please let us know ASAP if you are coming.

Patiently waiting for the coming of the Baby Jesus,

Stephanie and Erica

Caroling for the Shut-In

This Sunday we are Christmas caroling for 4 people in the Holy Ghost Community who are unable to leave their homes. Please join us at the church at 4:00. We would love to have you!