Advent & Christmas
We invite you to join us for special events and worship services
throughout the month of December as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.
All are welcome!
Advent Midweek
Wednesdays - Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16
From the Latin word for “coming,” Advent is a time of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Christ.
We light one candle on our Advent Wreath each week leading up to Christmas,
as we consider the hope, peace, joy, and love they represent. Join us on Wednesday evenings in December!
Breakfast in Bethlehem
Saturday, Dec. 5 — 9 AM to 11 AM
Free breakfast and free Christmas event for the community!
— Pancake Breakfast — Coffee & Cocoa — Activities — Giveaways —
Sit back and enjoy free food and time in fellowship, or participate in fun activities at our Christmas story stations.
All ages are welcome!
Ladies’ Cookie Swap
Sunday, Dec. 6 — 12 PM
Ladies! Enjoy a light lunch and time in fellowship, and bring a dozen cookies or other tasty treats to swap!
Make your own custom dozen to bring back home, enjoying the variety of goodies made by your friends (old and new).
Children’s Christmas Program
Sunday, Dec. 13 — 10:30 AM
Join us in the sanctuary as our children share the good news of our Savior’s birth!
Potluck meal to follow in the gym at 11:30 AM. Bring a dish to share if you are able.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service
Thursday, Dec. 24 — 5:00 & 7:00 PM
Christmas Morning Worship Service
Friday, Dec. 25 — 9:30 AM
Join us on Christmas Eve for a traditional service open to all, with two available service times.
We’ll have familiar carols, the story Christ’s birth, candlelight, and a short message of hope.
Join us on Christmas morning for a worship service with Holy Communion,
comparable to our usual Sunday morning services but full of hymns and readings celebrating Christ’s birth.
New Year’s Eve Worship Service
Thursday, Dec. 31 — 7 PM
Join us for worship on New Year’s Eve as we celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another.
This will be comparable to our Sunday morning services, and Holy Communion will be offered.
