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    Friendship House MSUUpcoming Student Events November-December 2011

    Silver Bells in the City Friday November 18 at 5:30 pm

    The MSU students of University Lutheran Church (1020 S. Harrison Road,

    East Lansing, MI 48823) have invited the International students of

    Friendship House MSU, and their families, to join them for the 27 th

    Annual Silver Bells in the City celebration in downtown Lansing on

    Friday, November 18.

    This year features the 15th annual Electric Light parade which starts

    about 6:00 pm in downtown Lansing. Immediately following the

    parade, the steps of the State Capitol will sparkle as the State Christmas

    tree is lighted, followed by a spectacular fireworks display cascading

    over the capitol dome.

    Interested International students should sign up at Friendship House or

    contact Rich (517-332-8050). Our students will meet at the UniversityLutheran Church parking lot at 5:00 pm for rides to downtown Lansing

    (and back afterwards).

    Advent by Candlelight for

    Women Saturday, December 3

    at 6:00 pm

    This event is for women only.

    Our Savior Lutheran Church (located in west Lansing at 7910 E. St. Joe

    Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917) invites the women students, Visiting Scholars

    and female family members of Friendship House to its annual Advent by

    Candlelight on Saturday, December 3. Volunteer hostesses set tables in

    holiday finery from their own homes. Delicious homemade desserts are

    served. Inspirational readings are shared and ancient Christmas carols sung together. This event is always held

    the first week in Advent. Advent (from the Latin word adventus meaning "coming") is a season observed in many

    Western Christian churches, a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of

    Jesus at Christmas. Interested International student women should sign up at Friendship House or contact Rich

    (517-332-8050). Rides to and from Advent by Candlelight will be available but please indicate on the sign up if

    you need rides. Rides will leave Friendship House at 5:30 pm.

    Boars Head Festival Concert Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 pm

    is leading a trip, open to all

    Friendship House students (but we have a limit of 20 tickets), to attend the amazing

    Boars Head Festival Concert at Concordia University/Ann Arbor on Sunday,

    December 4 at 4:00 pm. This concert enacts medieval Christmastraditions and the

    story of Christ's birth in this moving musical spectacle involving orchestra, choir,

    pipe organ and musical actors. Tickets cost $10 apiece tickets are limited the first

    20. Transportation leaves Friendship House at 2:00 pm. The group will return to

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    Friendship House by 8:00 pm. Sign up is at Friendship House or contact Rich (517-332-8050).

    Christmas Festival Concert Sunday, December 4 at 4:15 pm

    If you are unable to attend the Boars Head but are interested in

    Christmas music locally, there is an outstanding alternative in the

    Christmas Festival Concert at Martin Luther Chapel on Sunday

    December 4 at 4:15 pm (the Chapel is located at 444 Abbott Road,

    East Lansing, MI 48823).

    This Chapel event is a free festival of music celebrating the

    upcoming Christmas season. Holiday music selections will be

    performed by the seasonal choir accompanied by an orchestra

    comprised of musicians involved in the ministry at Martin

    Luther Chapel.

    Sign-up is available at Friendship House or contact Rich if you need a ride (517-332-8050). The Chapel will

    transport our signed-

    will arrive at Friendship House at approximately 3:45 pm. Students may wait inside Friendship House to stay

    warm!

    Advent by Candlelight for Women Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 pm

    This event is for women only. St. Matthew Lutheran Church

    (located in Holt, just south of Lansing; 2418 N. Aurelius Road, Holt,

    MI 48842) invites the women students, Visiting Scholars and female

    family members of Friendship House to its annual afternoon

    Advent by Candlelight. Volunteer hostesses set tables in holiday

    finery from their own homes. Delicious homemade desserts are

    served. Inspirational readings are shared and ancient Christmas

    carols sung together.

    Advent (from the Latin word adventus meaning "coming") is a

    season observed in many Western Christian churches, a time of

    expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. . Interested

    International student women should sign up at Friendship House or contact Rich (517-332-8050). Rides to and

    from Advent by Candlelight will be available but please indicate on the sign up if you need rides. Rides will

    leave Friendship House at 1:30 pm.

    Festival of Lessons & Carols Sunday December 18 at 4:00 pm

    St. Luke Lutheran Church

    Details pendingthis event sheet will be updated as soon as the information is available.

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