Emily's Message
Calling all Lumber Jacks (and Jills)! We sold 66 trees and now need help loading and tying them to cars at pick up. Join us 4-7 p.m. Thursday in the Magnolia parking lot. We will supply pizza and drinks. Come in clothes that can get messy. RSVP with Kathy and let her know if you can bring a chainsaw.
Making God's Love Real
This past week I've experienced God's love from my family. We had such a great Thanksgiving, and I'm very thankful for them.
Lili Trentalange
Communication Connector
Middle School
This Thanksgiving has given us all something to be thankful for. We take this time to reflect on the blessings in our lives that he has graciously given us while spend time with loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Van Cates, Jr.
Communication Connector
High School
News + Events
Advent High School Home Group, Starts Tomorrow 
Join us for three weeks from 6-8 p.m. for dinner (no cost) and study from Adam Hamilton's book "Not a Silent Night: Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem." Meet at our host home: The Harden family, 420 S. Oregon Ave. Contact Emily for more information. 
Youth Ushers Needed for Family Christmas Service
Join this great tradition by helping to greet and usher. We need 10 youth for the service at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 23. A rehearsal will be held 10 a.m. - noon, Dec. 19. Contact Emily to help.
Confirmation
Classes will be held 5:30-8 p.m. Sundays, January through March and end with a service and reception on April 3. Confirmation classes cost $120 (includes the retreat) or $30 (without retreat). Learn more details at Confirmation kick-off 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3. Sign up form coming soon!
SIFAT Mission Trip 2016
Mark your calendar for July 10-15, 2016 and join us at SIFAT. This is open to all you grades 7-12. Learn more.
High School Mission Trip 2016
Mark your calendar for July 24-30, 2016 and join us as we serve in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Learn more.

Sundays
Sunday Morning
We believe that the best way to create "sticky faith" is by having youth involved in congregational worship and serving in church. We encourage both of these for our students. If not attending worship, students can serve in various ways during the hour they are on campus. If you would like to get your student plugged into serving around campus with Children's Ministries, Open Arms, the Tech Team, ushering or greeting, please contact Emily.
Merge, Sunday 5:30-8 p.m.
This Sunday we will watch the classic Nativity Story. It is a movie that walks through Christ's birth. We will provide pizza, soda, popcorn and candy. It's a great night to invite friends to learn more about Christ's birth.

Wednesdays
Middle School Bible Study
We all know the story of Christmas, but did you know that, for Jesus' mother, the story was about a lot more than one night? Over the next three weeks, we will look at Jesus through the eyes Mary as we look at Mary's not so silent night.
Serving Opportunities
  • Children's Ministries - contact Meagan
  • Tech Team - contact Nick
  • Hospitality - contact Danny
  • Open Arms - sign up here
  • 2nd Saturday Team - contact Drema
Important Dates

Dec. 
Tuesday: High School Home Group
Thursday: Christmas Tree Delivery/Pick Up, 4-7 p.m., Magnolia Parking Lot
8: High School Home Group
13: Christmas Parties
13: Study Hall, Noon - 3 p.m., Magnolia (Pizza provided)
15: High School Home Group
19: Family Christmas Service Rehearsal, 10 a.m. - noon
20: Christmas Caroling, 5-8 p.m.
22: Nicaragua Family Mission Trip Deposit Due
23: Family Christmas Service, 5:30 p.m., Sanctuary
27: No Programming
30: No Programming
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