Christmas is coming and will soon be here, so we are busy  putting all of our plans together for a meaningful celebration  of our Savior’s birth. This year, our theme is Why Christmas?  We will explore why we celebrate Christmas: the when, the  why, and the how. Each Sunday leading to Christmas, we will  look to scripture for our answers, culminating on Christmas  Eve, when we will see why.  

LIVE Nativity 
Saturday, December 14th –LIVE Nativity - For our 10th  time, we will again present the story of Jesus’ birth  through a Live Nativity entitled “Where is He? Each time,  we have told the same story of the Nativity differently, and  again, this year, we are presenting the message of Christmas through the Nativity in a new way at the Neese Farm.  We will need volunteers to help build the set, actors with  both speaking and non-speaking parts, volunteers to help  with a children’s craft, refreshments, parking, and set tear  down. This has become a wonderful outreach for our com munity. More information will be announced. Sign up in  the foyer if you would like to help! 

Christmas Eve Service 
Tuesday, December 24th – Christmas Eve – As our tradition, we will gather at 9:00 pm for a candle, carol, and  communion service. This is a way to keep Christ in Christmas, so invite your family, friends, and neighbors.  

Un-Deck the Halls 
Sunday, January 5th beginning at 3:00 p.m., we will  take all of our Christmas decorations down and pack them away.  If you have any questions, please see Steve.