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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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