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The Messenger - December 23, 2011 - When Are The Christmas Services

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"When Are the Christmas Services?"

Even amidst the need to wrap last-minute gifts and the joy of joining loved ones during Christmas, most people—even those who do not go to church too often-- want to attend one or more Christmas services. Thus, we are hosting three very special services for our “extended” church family and friends this weekend.


  • At 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 24, all children from our community and our extended church family are invited to participate in a "Walk On Children's Pageant" during our early service. No rehearsal is required for this memorable activity, and we never know exactly what will occur, but we know it will be fun. We also know that our children's choirs will be joining us for this service, so we hope you will come, too.

  • At 10 p.m. on Saturday, December 24, the youth and chancel choirs will lead our congregation in a "A Festival of Lessons and Carols," featuring well-loved songs and stories along with modern works that culminate in that very special moment when everyone holds a candle to close out Christmas Eve.

  • At 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 25, our church will host a worship party to welcome Christ, our Lord. We'll hear a number of unusual "church" instruments, including the tuba, banjo, and mandolin. We'll sing some favorite carols, and we'll see a delightful video clip that ties into my sermon on John 10:10--"I came that they might have life, and have it abundantly."


I look forward to seeing many of you at one or more of these services, and I hope you'll introduce me to you extended family and friends.


Finally, at 9:30 a.m. next Sunday (New Year's Day), my good friend, Leonardo Wilborn, will ring in the new year with an enthusiastic word of hope. Many of you have heard Leonardo before, and several of you have mentioned how much you enjoyed his work. Kim and I will be in Palm Desert for a few days, kicking back after Christmas, but we will look forward to seeing you in the first of week of the new year.

Merry Christmas!


Neal


Student Ministries News: 
Please note that all of our youth events are in our bi-monthly Youth Bulletin which is handed out at church on Sundays or in the entryway. (copies may be e-mailed upon request)

Fellowship Dinners:   We are asking for $25 donations to offset the cost of Wednesday night Fellowship Dinners (about $2.25 per meals).  Please see Randi or Todd if you have questions.


Winter Movie Nights:  This year we will be having our famous movie nights for our youth on December 23rd and December 28th from 6:30pm to 10:00pm.  Popcorn and sodas will be provided.  Movies are TBD.  Friends are welcome to join in on the fun!

LAST FEW WEEKS TO SIGN-UP FOR WINTER CAMP

Winter Camp:  Pondo’s Christian Camp - January 13-15, 2012.  Cost for the camp is $164 plus extra for skiing or snowboarding.  A $50 deposit will hold a spot for you.  Deposits are due now.

YOUTH CHRISTMAS PROJECT

The youth Christmas Project this year is to supply household items to the Manuelito Navajo Children’s Home in Gallup, NM.  The orphanage in Gallup now has three (3) cottages housing about 20 children in each.  The project is to supply the cottages with needed household items.  Our young people are organizing this project by themselves with youth leader advice and guidance.  In order to accomplish this task, the youth must figure out fundraisers/donations which will be used to purchase the needed items.  They will be comparing prices of items and deciding which items will fit within their raised funds.  Please send prayers to help our teens have a successful Christmas project.


#### YOUTH FUNDRAISER PROJECTS ####

 

Golden State Pops:  The youth will be selling refreshments before and at intermission of the concerts being performed by the Golden State Pops Ensemble at our church. Date for the next concert is January 22, 2012 from 1:30pm to 5:30pm.  If you would like to help with this fundraiser, please see Randi or Todd.

Recycling drive for youth:  We will be recycling #1 plastic bottles and aluminum cans.  If you would like us to pick them up at your house simply call Todd.

Student Ministries Staff

Randi Bender & Todd Walter

Email:  rdbender44@aol.com

Tel: (310) 832-9717 (home) (310) 562-9243 (cell)



Calendar

Fri, Dec 23
6:30 pm - Youth Movie Night

Sat, Dec 24
Christmas Eve
5:00 pm - Early Christmas Service
10:00 pm - Late Christmas Service

Sun, Dec 25
Christmas
8:30 am - Adult Sunday School
9:30 am - Worship Party

Mon, Dec 26
Office Closed - Alarm Alert!

Wed, Dec 28
6:30 pm - Youth Movie Night

Thu, Dec 29
7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Fri, Dec 30
7:00 pm - Youth Hangout

Sun, Jan 1
8:30 am - Adult Sunday School
9:30 am - Worship


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