As we approach the Christmas season, I want to begin a  4-part series this morning. Today, let’s look at The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Matthew 1.19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly.

Jack Skellington in Christmastown: What’s this?!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Nov 23rd        Shoebox drop off deadline

Nov 23rd       Christmas Choir practice after Worship

Nov 23rd        Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Nov 24th        Christmas Choir practice @ 6:30pm

Nov 25th       Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Nov 26th       Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Nov 30th         Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Nov 30th         Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Nov 30th        Christmas Choir practice after Worship

Nov 30th         Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Dec 1st           Christmas Choir practice @ 7pm

Dec 7th            Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Dec 7th            Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Dec 7th          Christmas Choir practice after Worship

Dec 7th           Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Dec 8th          Christmas Choir practice @ 7pm

Dec 9th          Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Dec 10th       Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Dec 11th       Ladies Breakfast at Kelly’s @ 9am

Dec 14th          Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Dec 14th          Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Dec 14th        Christmas Breakfast sign-up deadline

Dec 14th        Christmas Choir practice after Worship

Dec 14th           Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Dec 15th        Christmas Choir practice @ 7pm

Dec 18th        Ladies Book Club @ 6:30pm

Dec 21st        Christmas Breakfast @ 9am

Dec 21st           Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Dec 21st         Christmas Choir practice after Worship

Dec 21st           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.

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 Sundays following the Worship Service and on Mondays at 7pm (unless otherwise notified). **Practice Monday, November 24th will be at 6:30pm.

Food Bank

Please help those in our community by donating canned or boxed foods to any of our local food banks. Monetary donations can be placed in the food bank box at the “Welcome Desk”. If using your offering envelope, please designate the amount for the Food Bank.

Christmas Apparel Fundraiser

We are running an apparel sale to help raise funds for the kids to go to Camp Mantowagon!

Orders will be taken until November 23rd ad orders will be available in the lobby for pickup on December 7th.

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child collection week is November 17th -24th. Start collecting your shoebox items now. Boxes, shipping labels, shoebox stuffers, etc. are available in the lobby. Your shoebox will be an expression of God’s love to a child. Dropp Off deadline here at Community Grace is November 23rd.

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’ Book Club

Ladies’ Book Club will generally be meeting the 4th Thursday of every month.  The next meeting will be held December 18th at 6:30pm and we will be discussing “Bright Lights, Big Christmas” by Mary Kay Adrews. 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’ 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.