The service begins with the congregation placing their white and gold Chrismon ornaments, a continue reminder of God's greatest gift to us, on the tree. This year's ornament is an angel, representing the messengers send from God to tell the people of the birth of our Lord Jesus.
As the Chrismons are brought to the tree, members of the congregation may bring up unwrapped gifts of clothes and toys to be placed under the tree for children in need. This year's donations go to the Greater Bergen Community Action program.
The children and youth of the church will then recreate the Nativity Story to lead us into the Christmas season.
