Christmas is associated with decorations, songs, family traditions, and presents. But many people also talk about “the real meaning of Christmas.” This Advent, while we prepare ourselves to celebrate Christmas, we are going to reflect on what makes the birth of Jesus so important.
To do this, we will consider the stories of Christ’s birth in each of the four gospels…as well as some of the more pervasive images of Christmas from popular culture. Come, get in the holiday spirit while we explore The Real Meaning of the Christmas Story!

Weekly Bible Readings
● Mark 1:1-15
● Matthew 1:1-17
● Luke 1:46-55
● Matthew 1:18-25
● Psalm 98
Practice Makes (more) Perfect
● Consider some of your most cherished Christmas traditions—how do you celebrate the coming of Christ?
Church Night
Each Wednesday
Christmas Market
● Give food, clothes, hats, and gloves to the community! Elf costumes are encouraged.
Make It Together!
● Sunday, December 14 Christmas Crafts & Community
Christmas Sunday: Sunday, December 21
● 9:30 @ Sanctuary Christmas Cantata
● 10:30 @ Parlor Cookie Walk
● 11:00 @ Fellowship Hall Children’s Christmas Skit: The Christmas Story
Christmas Eve
● 6:00-6:30 @ Fellowship Hall Christmas Meditations
● 6:30-7:00 @ Cafe Cookies and Cocoa
● 7:00-8:00 @ Sanctuary Traditional Service with Lessons and Carols