Those who cannot afford the time or money to fly to the islands and escape the cold of winter are cordially invited to come to Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield this Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. for the annual Tropical Sunday worship celebration.

The temperature will be up in the flower-bedecked sanctuary as we celebrate the Lord with a grand selection of Latino and African hymns, followed by a coffee hour with fair-traded coffee and home-baked goods containing tropical fruits and ingredients.

The Back Row Band will bring out the bongos and cruise-wear attire is encouraged for everyone attending. Anyone wishing to contribute to the coffee hour is invited to bake with pineapple, coconut, bananas or any other tropical ingredient.

Email the church office for more information. We hope to see you there! Aloha!