This Christmas Sabbath Sunday episode of the Neighborhood Church Podcast feels less like a hosted show and more like sitting around the living room with friends after Christmas Eve worship. Pastor Joe Liles is joined by Pastor Tom Helmich (Care and Education) and lead worship coordinator Andrea Lickfelt for a behind‑the‑scenes conversation about Christmas at The Neighborhood Church, the chaos and beauty of candlelight services, and why Sabbath rest after a full season of ministry isn’t a luxury—it’s a gift from God.
You’ll hear stories of hair literally catching on fire during Silent Night, acolyte disasters under 16‑foot Christmas trees, hay all over the worship space, and the quiet ways God still shows up through volunteers, bells, choirs, and family traditions.
Anchored in Psalm 127:2 (“…for He gives sleep to His beloved”), this episode explores how rest is not something we earn after working hard enough—but something God gives because we are loved. If you’ve ever felt like Christmas is more to‑do than good news, this conversation is for you.
