Emily's Message
We know this time of year can be stressful for our families and especially our youth because of upcoming exams. We want to create a place for kids to come together and have study time with other students. We will have lunch and snacks available on the second floor of Magnolia. Dave and I will be here to help encourage and supervise our students. Here are the scheduled study hall dates:

Sunday, Dec. 13, Noon - 3 p.m. (Pizza, soda, and chips provided)

Sunday, Jan. 10, Noon - 3 p.m. (Pizza, soda, and chips provided)
Making God's Love Real
This holiday season has already begun, not so much in the sense of spirit and giving thanks, but in sales and Christmas shopping commercials. This Christmas season, remember the reason for this season: to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with family and friends. Hope everyone has a great Christmas!
Van Cates, Jr.
Communication Connector
High School
News + Events
Advent High School Home Group, 
Join us from 6-8 p.m. for a free dinner 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 here.
SIFAT Mission Trip 2016
Mark your calendar for July 10-15, 2016 and join us at SIFAT. This is open to all in 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. Sign up here.

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.
Middle School Christmas Party, Sunday 6-8 p.m.

Join us for a glow (black light) Christmas party. Wear a white shirt & join us for fun games, activities and free dinner.  Here is what you bring:
Girls: Soda
Boys: Chips
Everyone: White Elephant gift $5 or less
High School Progressive Dinner, Sunday 5:30-8:30 p.m.
High School Students will attend a Progressive Dinner at three homes and will be transported via our church buses. Everyone needs to have a medical form on file in order to ride with us.

Everyone: Wear dress up attire, bring a White Elephant gift ($5 or less)
Girls: Bring soda
Boys: Bring Chips

Many thanks to our host homes:
Appetizers: Kelsey John's Home
Dinner: Grace deVega's Home
Dessert: Haley Hansen's Home
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
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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