What a great time we had at the Tree Lighting on Sunday night. (Just another reason I love our church!) Thank you to all who showed up and those who volunteered to make it happen. It was so fun hearing comments from people coming to Tree Lighting for the first time. “What a fun church we have!” was just one of the many fun things I heard. I totally agree. You are the reason it’s fun. So, thank you!
Not only are you fun, but you are making a difference. I love the response you have shown through our outreach opportunities to serve Thanksgiving meals and purchase Christmas gifts for those in need in our community. You have been incredibly generous. It is a great picture of what our church is about. Thank you.
We have a few things coming up. First, our Men’s Breakfast is this Saturday at 8a. My dad is speaking. He is a great guy with a great story and testimony. It will be fun having him here. I will probably be a little uncomfortable because it’s my dad, but if you have Saturday morning free, please join us.
Then, this Sunday after each service, we will be packing 20,000 meals to be sent to Africa for those who are struggling with hunger. If you can, plan on spending 30 minutes after the service working on this amazing project. To think we can make a difference in people’s lives all the way around the world who are starving and wondering where their next meal is going to come from is pretty remarkable.
Finally, I want to make you aware of what December means for us as a church financially. You may not know this, but 25% of our budget comes in during the month of December. That is why our year-end offering is so important to the life of our church. We are able to do some great ministry because of your generosity and God’s blessing. As you respond to the amazing gift of Christmas this December, please prayerfully keep in mind all of the opportunities God has for us as a church in this coming year.
As always, I love doing life and ministry with you.
Merry Christmas,
Jeff
P.S.: Christmas Eve Service times are 3 & 5p.