Well, we are only 3 days away from Christmas Eve! In this last sermon in our Christmas series, let’s spend some time with regular ordinary everyday people like the shepherds out in the fields of Bethlehem. And let’s give a little attention to a regular ordinary everyday kid named Charlie. He has a lot in common with the shepherds – and so do we! Let’s stop by A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Luke 2.20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

In the Bible, heaven often gives attention to people the world commonly ignores. That tells us a lot about heaven…and ourselves!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Dec 21st        Christmas Choir practice after Worship

Dec 21st          Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Dec 22nd       Christmas Adult Choir practice @ 6:30pm

Dec 22nd       Christmas Kidland dress rehearsal @7pm

Dec 23rd        Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Dec 24th        Christmas Eve Service @ 5pm

Dec 28th          Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Dec 28th          Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Dec 28th          Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Jan 4th              Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Jan 4th              Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Jan 4th           Ladies’ Bible Study Sign-up deadline

Jan 4th              Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Jan 6th           Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Jan 7th           Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Jan 8th           Ladies Breakfast at Kelly’s @ 9am

Jan 11th           Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Jan 11th           Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Jan 11th           Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Jan 15th         ARC Blood Drive 12-5pm

Jan 18th           Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Jan 18th           Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Jan 18th           Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Jan 20th         Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Jan 21st         Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Jan 22nd        Ladies Book Club @ 6:30pm

Jan 25th          Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Jan 25th          Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Jan 25th          Straight Ahead @ 6pm

December Trustees:                 

Tom Jones

Dave Dicken

John Mickle

Prayer Requests:

Prayer requests are eventually rotated off to keep them current. To update names, simply request them to be resubmitted. Also, prayer requests can be added to the church’s private group Facebook page or contact the church office at admin@communitygrace.online. 

We are currently sending out prayer requests by email. If you or anyone you know is not receiving these, please let me know. I have found that some of the emails we have on record are not correct.

Additional Seating

Seating is available in the front rows until December 28th. The children will be in the Fellowship Hall practicing for the Christmas Program.

Kidland Nursery

Is your little one having a hard morning? Come utilize a fun, peaceful atmosphere, private nursing/napping room, changing station, and qualified volunteers ready to help ease the Sunday morning stress! We welcome your children under two years old on Sunday mornings during the worship service starting at 10:30am. The nursery is located to the right of the stairs in the lobby.

Christmas Choir Practice

Choir practice will be held on Monday, December 22nd. Adult choir at 6:30pm and Kidland children at 7pm for dress rehearsal.

Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Eve Service will be held at 5pm.

Ladies’ Book Club

Ladies’ Book Club will generally be meeting the 4th Thursday of every month.  The next meeting will be held January 22nd at 6:30pm and we will be discussing “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon. If you have any questions, contact Alice Wallace at 574.265.5149. Copies of the 2026 Book Club List are located at “Connection Central” by the side entrance.

Ladies’ Winter Bible Study

Ladies, join us for one or both of our winter Bible Studies.

Ruth is a 7-week study that will be held during the day beginning at 1pm in the room between the sanctuary and the lobby. Jesus In Me is an 8-week study that will be held at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Both studies will begin on February 4th and the sign-up deadline is January 4th. A $10 per book prepayment is required. Payment envelopes and sign-up sheets are located at “Sign-Up Central”.

Men of Community Bible Study

Men, join us for our Men of Community Bible Study. The study groups meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays (in-person and via zoom) at 7 pm and Wednesdays (in person) at 6:30pm. Please see Shawn Ritchey for additional info and the “Upcoming Events” calendar for meeting dates.

Ladies’ Breakfast

The Ladies’ Breakfast meets every 2nd Thursday of each month at Kelly’s Restaurant at 9 am. Ladies of all ages are invited to share in a time of fellowship while enjoying a delicious breakfast. If you have any questions, contact Nellie Howsare at 652.6220.

Church Family Directory

Join our Community Grace Church Family Directory. Whether you are a member or a regular attender, you are welcome to join. Pick up your copy of the Church Directory Guidelines at the Welcome Desk in the lobby.

Straight Ahead

Students in grades 6th thru 12th are welcome to join the fun. Check out the information and forms on our website regarding upcoming ministry opportunities at communitygrace.online!!

We meet Sunday nights from 6 to 7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. You don’t have to be a member of our church—everyone is welcome and bring a friend!!

Offering Envelopes

If you would like to have envelopes for your gift giving, contact Karen Jones at finance@communitygrace.online. You can also give online at the church’s website at communitygrace.online.

Lost & Found

There are several items in our lost and found basket.

 Check it out, it might be yours! Lost and found basket is located on the shelf above the coat rack in the lobby.

Mailboxes

Just a reminder to periodically check your mailbox. Mailboxes are located at the right-side of the front doors.

Church Directory on Your Mobile Device

Now you can sync our church directory directly to your Apple, Android or Kindle Fire device with a FREE app! You must be a participant of our Family Directory. Pick up a form on the “Connection Central” Wall.

Get Connected

Would you like to receive a phone call, email or text when there is an announcement or prayer request?

If so, fill out the “Get Connected” form located on the “Connection Central” Wall and drop it off in the church office.