We have several opportunities to connect with one another this Advent Season.
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Deck the Halls! | Sunday, Dec. 1, 11AM-1PM (Sanctuary/Commons)
You’re invited to stay after worship to help us decorate the church for Advent. We will have light refreshments,
a holiday craft, kid friendly activities and more! All are welcome for this festive and fun time together!
Please RSVP by emailing Emily at [email protected]
Advent Dinners
Dinner & Warming Kits Service Project | Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6PM-8PM (Heritage Hall)
Join us for a heartwarming experience as we share a meal and spread some light this season
as we create encouraging Christmas cards and decorate and fill Warming Kits for guests at Bethlehem Inn.
We encourage you to pick one of the following items to contribute: a pack of hand warmers, a pack of crew socks,
chapstick, individual tissues, or individual hot chocolate packs.
All of these can be purchased at local grocery stores, the dollar store or Costco for under $20 per pack.
Our goal is to make over 100 bags to give to Bethlehem Inn to hand out.
Please drop off your donations in the church office prior to Dec. 4th or bring them with you to the dinner!
Dinner & Holiday Trivia | Wednesday Dec. 11, 6PM-8PM (Heritage Hall)
Join us for a night full of fun as we share a meal and play some Holiday Trivia together!
There is sure to be plenty of laughter (and PRIZES).
We will provide a simple soup dinner, please bring a side or dessert to share.
Childcare available. RSVP for one or both nights here: www.bendfp.org/adventdinner
Alternative Christmas Market | Sundays, Dec. 8, 15 & 22 (Commons)
Do you have people on your Christmas gift list that have everything that they need and want and are impossible to buy gifts for?
Please consider donating money to one of our mission projects at the Alternative Christmas Market in their honor.
We will have beautiful cards at each table that you can fill out and give to let your people know that a gift was given in their honor.
There are also some fun things that you can buy to support the mission projects.
Open House at the Koski’s | Sunday, Dec. 8, 1-4PM (Koski Residence)
Steven and Laurie Koski would love to welcome you to their home for a
Christmas Open House on Sunday, Dec. 8th from 1-4pm.
Please contact the church office for address.
Mini Gingerbread House Fun! | Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2:30-4PM (Heritage Hall)
Looking for a fun holiday activity to do with your kids/grandkids? Join us any time between 2:30PM-4PM
and decorate a mini “gingerbread house” made from graham crackers.
Suggested Donation (not required): Bring along a non-perishable food item to help feed someone in need this season.
**Children must be accompanied by an adult**
This is also a FUN way to volunteer, even if you don’t have young kids! We can use help setting up, serving candy, and cleaning.
Please RSVP by emailing Becca at [email protected]
The Longest Night Service | Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7PM (Sanctuary)
Not everyone is happy and cheerful this time of year.
The death of someone you love, illness, divorce or separation, coping with the loss of a job, struggling with
depression, strained family relations, the suffering and heartbreak in the world and so many other
painful realities make it difficult to be merry or bright.
The Longest Night is a service offering safe and sacred space for those for whom this season is anything
but merry or bright. Please join us and invite others you know who are struggling this time of year.
Youth Christmas Party | Sunday, Dec. 22, during 10AM service (Heritage Hall)
6th grade and up are invited! Bring your friends and your favorite holiday snacks to share!
Games, nostalgic holiday tunes, crafts and all the yummy treats your Christmas heart can hold!
We’re so excited to celebrate the season with ya’ll.
Questions? E-mail Natalie Collier at [email protected]
Carols & Beers* | Sunday, Dec. 22, 5PM (Heritage Hall)
We can’t wait to share some tasty beverages and sing together!
Find your most festive attire (corny sweaters encouraged)
and join us for an evening of incredible holiday fun and connecting with each other.
Bring a favorite holiday treat to share (optional).
Childcare available, all ages welcome.
*other tasty beverages (including non-alcoholic drinks) will be available.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
You are invited to join us on Christmas Eve for our candlelight services.
We will also have our annual Christmas Photo Booth immediately following the 4PM and 7PM services!
TIMES:
4PM (Children’s pageant & candlelight service)
7PM & 9PM (Candlelight services)