As we continue with our Christmas theme leading up to the big day in December, let’s consider the difficult circumstances Joseph and Mary had to navigate right up to the time of Jesus birth. It literally couldn’t have been an easy road. This morning let’s consider How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Luke 2.6-7 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

“Maybe Christmas… doesn’t come from a store. 

Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more!” (Dr. Seuss)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

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          Kidland @ 10:30am

Dec 14th        Christmas Cantata 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 @ 6:00pm

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

Dec 22nd       Christmas Choir practice @ 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

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.

Random Acts of Christian Kindness

If you missed last week’s RACK Sunday or if you would like another one to hand out, pick up a RACK card on your way out of the Sanctuary following the Worship Service.

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

Christmas Cantata

Join us Sunday, December 14th for our Christmas Cantata during the Worship Service at 10:30am.

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 December 18th at 6:00pm and we will be discussing “Bright Lights, Big Christmas” by Mary Kay Andrews. 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, please note:

Date: December 18th

Time: 6pm

Place: Across the River Gathering Place

           85 E. Fifth Ave., Everett

Bring: * the food you signed up for.

              * an “unwanted treasure” for gift exchange.

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.