12/25/11 – What is the meaning of Christmas?

Why is Christmas so special? What is there about the birth and life of Jesus Christ that makes Him stand out as being different from all the other babies born in Israel some 2000 years ago? In human terms, He didn’t do any of those things that would associate Him with greatness. He wrote no book, He had no army, He was not wealthy, and He enraged the nobility of Israel to the point that they executed Him on a cross between two thieves. In human terms, that should have been the end of it, but it wasn’t. Did it have to do with who Jesus really was and is – the son of God? Has it to do with His mission here on the earth – to reconcile mankind to God? It is quite a paradox to think that the man Jesus, who was crucified some 2000 years ago is the same one, who, one day, mankind will exalt on high and confess that He is Lord. In our secular and materialistic society, Christmas seems to be all out the giving and receiving of gifts. We, as a society, seem to have lost the true reason for the season. Christmas is and should be about Jesus. He is the central figure of the holy day.

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Family Christmas Service

Celebrate Christmas with us! Join us for our Family Christmas Service on Christmas Sunday, December 25th.

Enjoy music,  skits, and the reading of the Christmas story – from our Children’s Church, Girls’ Ministries, Youth, and others in our congregation!

What better way to spend Christmas morning than in the presence of Jesus, the one who came to free us.

Do you have family visiting? Invite them to come!

Please note: there will be no Children’s Church, as this is a “family service” – enjoy and experience Christmas together as a family.

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Service Changes

Due to Christmas and New Year’s, please note the following changes to our regular service times:

No Sunday School – December 25th & January 1st

No Wednesday Evening Activities – December 28th

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Youth New Year’s Eve Service

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50′s Plus Annual Holiday Dinner and White Elephant

The 50’s Plus Annual Holiday Dinner & White Elephant will be on Saturday evening, January 7, 2012 at 6:00pm at the church.

Bring a gift for our annual White Elephant exchange – gals, bring a gal gift; guys, bring a guy gift.

Please bring a dish to share for the Potluck.

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12/18/11 – The Christmas Classics “It’s a wonderful Christian life”

What seemed to George Baily, in the great movie classic It’s a Wonderful Life, as a series of difficult and frustrating sacrifices in life had actually created a life of great meaning and value. We learn from the movie that even small acts of kindness and generosity can have great meaning. Everything we do in life can make a difference in others’ lives. George Baily  lived out daily Christlike characteristics. This old Christmas favorite shows to us that the true impact of our lives has nothing to do with power, position, or possessions. Rather, it is about how we live our lives on a day to day basis. Throughout George’s life, he lived by a creed that always placed human needs above riches and personal ambition. As a result, his wealth was formed in his family and friends. That made him the richest man in town. Jesus’ teachings often remind us of the infinite value of investing ourselves in the world of people instead of the world of self pleasure and desires. Jesus taught that we care to serve Him by serving others. Because of Jesus’ birth, life, death and resurrection, we can live a wonderful christian life. We can be abundantly blessed and we can be a blessing to others.

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12/11/11 – The Christmas Classics “Miracle on 1st Century Street”

Miracle on 34th Street takes place in New York City following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It is a story about the people of New York wondering if a department store Santa may be the real thing. This great classic movie can give to us some parallels between Biblical fact and fictional characters of Christmas. The film’s identity on trial theme is a perfect sequel into the question of the true identity of Jesus Christ. Is He really who He claimed to be? The son of God himself? Is He really Lord of Lords? If not, then He was just a liar and a lunatic! When we turn to the Bible, we see that the birth of Jesus has all the marks of fact and history. It is not some fairy tale story. Christ is not some fictional character. His story is true. He is the way, the truth, and the life. He is the reason for the Christmas season.

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Women’s Ministries Christmas Party

All ladies are invited to the Women’s Ministries Christmas Party on Thursday, December 15th at 7:00pm at the church.

Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Beverages will be provided.

Let’s share our hearts and our laughter with one another!

Secret Sisters will be revealed! New Secret Sisters will be drawn for next year. Participating in Secret Sisters is a wonderful chance for you to pray for and bless a special lady throughout the year.

If you didn’t have a Secret Sister this year, and would like to participate in a gift exchange, please bring a $10 gift.

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Ya/Yah’s Christmas Party & Chili Feed

The Ya/Yah’s Christmas Party & Chili Feed will be on Sunday, December 18^th at 4:00pm at Pastor & Kami’s home.

Ugly Sweater Contest & White Elephant Gift Exchange!

Please sign up in at the Welcome Desk or email the church office  if you’ll be attending, to bring chili or fixin’s, and for childcare.

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New Women’s Ministries Committee

We are pleased to announce our new Women’s Ministries Committee!

Robin Lambert, Kim Tish, Wendy Menk, & Shela Houk

If you are interested in joining this group to plan WM’s events, you can chat with any of these women about it or call the church office.

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