Advent and Christmas 2023

Advent and Christmas Checklist

• Prepare yourself for the celebration of the coming of Christ in the world with hope, peace, joy and love.
• Volunteer to light the Advent Candle during worship. Email Kerri Van for availability: Kerri Van
• Submit your dedications for the Annual Poinsettia Booklet that is published on Christmas Eve in loving memory, honor or celebration of loved ones and friends. 
• Consider if you can give to the Giving Tree and Mitten Tree to support local children
• Submit your 2024 pledge to the church so the Budget and Finance Committee of the Session can formulate a budget for the new year
• On Sunday, December 24, join us for the Fourth Sunday of Advent worship service at 10 AM and for our Christmas Eve services at 5:30 and 9 p.m.

2023 Poinsettia Dedications Booklet

If you would like to submit a dedication in loving memory, honor, or
celebration of your loved ones to be published in our Annual Poinsettia Dedication booklet, which is published on Christmas Eve, please click here POINSETTIA. The deadline for submission is Sunday, December 17, 2023. 

Deacons' Christmas Giving Tree

This Christmas, let’s spread joy and love to the children in our community! The Board of Deacons is adopting children from local schools and providing them with Christmas gifts. You can help by donating any of the following items either by shopping locally or using our Amazon Gift Registry (shipping address: Giving Tree)

• $25 Gift Cards for Target or Meijer
• Board and card games appropriate for elementary-aged children
• Coloring books

All donations must be delivered to the church before December 18, 2023 in order to be delivered before school are closed for the Christmas break. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Nancy Atkinson. Thank you for your support and kindness.

December 24 is the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve!

• 10 AM Fourth Sunday of Advent morning service
• 5:30 PM Short, kid-friendly service with special musical guest and worship leader Nick Fugedi of Nick James Music
• 9 PM Traditional service with candlelight, communion and music by Glenn Miller, Handbell Choir and the Thrive Band

The Mitten Tree

Join us in spreading warmth and love this holiday season by donating to our Mitten Tree. Your generosity will make a difference in the lives of many families in our community, including the children on the Giving Tree.
We are collecting new or handmade items such as mittens, gloves, scarves, and hats for men, women, and children (including infants). Please bring your donations to the church and add them to our Mitten Tree in the sanctuary by the piano. You can add your donations on the tree or leave them in the office, and the staff will assist. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Atkinson or Kerri Van. 

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