And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 1 John 5:11
Dear friend,
How is the gift-buying and gift-giving going? Last week we got the gift of forgiveness. I look forward to the next gift this week. Join me!
I’d like to pass on a special thanks to Amy Nelson, Tashina McCollum, and Rachel Timmermann for painting the large wall in the church entry area. That was a nice gift to us! Well done!
We had about 35 in the 9:00 am service and about 20 in the 10:45 last week. We have lots of space. Please follow the appropriate guidelines.
Let’s stay together on-site, online, or personal visit (269-694-6104).
Sincerely,
Pastor Timmermann
Christmas 2020
On Christmas, we gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Let’s join in the celebration on-site or online.
KIDS CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 20TH @ 9:00 A.M.
CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE DECEMBER 24TH @ 4:30 AND 6:30 P.M.
CHRISTMAS DAY @ 10:00 A.M.
If you will join us on-site for any activities, sign up to reserve your spot! Please click the button below and fill out the form on the next page. Be sure to let us know the number of people in your group.
Thanks for Christmas decorating
Thank you to the Wedges, Eda McNees, the Timmermanns, Charlie Kling, the Commissarises, and the Holewas for all your decorating help. We’re adding to the festive spirit!
Special Christmas Time Giving Opportunities
During the holiday season, you might think about ways to express your gratitude and serve the community around you. We are inviting you to join us in these opportunities again this year.
The Tree of Warmth:
New acceptable items include hats, gloves, and scarves
Donations will go to Dix Street, Washington Street elementary schools, and Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
Donations will be accepted through January 3rd
The Giving Tree
Take a card from the tree
Purchase a gift
Return the unwrapped gift under the tree by December 17th.
Christmas Bags for Kids
Small gifts bags will be handed out to the children that attend our Christmas services
Please donate small gifts for the bags such as candy, crayons, coloring books, Christmas cards, or Ornaments.
We usually give away about 25 bags. Please plan an appropriate number.
Drop off items in office by December 17th
Prayers (full prayer list)
Other notes
Christmas flowers (poinsettias) are available now through December 13th for $7. Please sign up at church or by email.
We regret all of the technical issues that we’ve had the last few weeks. We tried to mention that the headset failed two weeks ago and we’ve now been able to replace it for the coming weekend. The soundboard locked up this last weekend. We spent a couple of hours with the manufacturer and contractor getting it fixed this week. We’ll spend the next few weeks resetting our audio system. Finally, the computer running the call-in line has crashed and ran slow repeatedly. We’re sorry you haven’t been able to listen to the services. We also have had user issues due to inadequate staffing and insufficient skills. We’ll work on this. We certainly welcome help as we try to serve others with the gospel.
We also recognize the logistical challenges on Sunday mornings and we regret the situation. We wish we had more solutions and ask that we all try to pitch in together. We may not have an usher to take care of service folders, lights, candles, doors, offerings, and more. We don't have assistance with technology and pastor gets it done. We will continue to minister as best we can, and hope you can join in.
Ushers for 12/13 9:00 am Ron Miller, 10:45 Kart Wedge
Last week’s engagement 53
Last week’s giving $3,448.30
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Upcoming events (full calendar)
December 13th, 5:00 pm 131 Youth Crew - online game night
December 20th, 9:00 am Children’s Christmas service
December 24th 4:30 and 6:30 pm Candlelight Christmas Eve services
December 25th, 10:00 am Christmas Day service
No midweek activities between December 24th and January 2nd
December 27th 9:00 and 10:45 regular Sunday services
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