1. Preaching Series - This Sunday we will continue our preaching series aimed at helping all of us rediscover the joy, peace, hope, and love that God intended for us during Advent. This week we will focus on the hope that the birth of the Christ child offers to each one of us. I hope to see all of you there!
2. Open House - On behalf of Pastor Debbie, Parker, Wesley, and myself, I would like to extend an invitation to all of you to our open house. On Sunday, December 19th, from 12pm-2pm feel free to stop by and see the parsonage all decorated and enjoy refreshments and fellowship. Once you have had lunch in Fellowship Hall, feel free to walk up the backyard, or drive around, and stop by. We would love to see you.
3. Advent Bible Study – Next week will conclude our three week Advent Bible Study based on the 1977 film by Franco Zeffirelli, Jesus of Nazareth. Thus far we have witnessed the Christmas story all the way from Mary and Joseph's betrothal through the birth of Jesus. Next week we will focus on the beginnings of Jesus' childhood ministry. If you missed any of the weeks, no worries, you can always just join us this week. Remember the last class will be December 23rd at 11am and again at 7pm and it is free. I hope you will come and join us in what is always a great time of learning and fun!
4. Salty Service - A few months back I asked everyone to consider joining up together in groups to venture out and visit some of the residents in the many assisted living and rehab facilities around our church. There are many people there that get no visitors, and we are so good with fellowship, I see a need and a spiritual gift that can easily be paired up. I wanted to give everyone an update on how this budding ministry is progressing. We have three members that have reached out and began weekly visits to three different facilities. We also have a group of people that have formed to begin visits with a fifth facility. We have several contacts at area facilities, all we need is volunteers. Many people make light work. If you are willing to spend just a few hours a month visiting with people and sharing the love of Christ please contact the office and we can help you get connected. Please consider reaching out to the people in our area and let them know we care and in the name of Jesus Christ that they are loved.
5. Christmas Eve Service – Do not forget that our Christmas Eve service will be on Christmas Eve at 6pm. It will be a candlelight service and we will celebrate the love that is made manifest in the birth of Jesus the Christ. I encourage all of you to make this a central part of your holiday celebrations. I am looking forward to seeing all of you there!
Many blessings to you and your families!
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