Christmas season
You are invited this to celebrate the Christmas season at Grace! Everyone is welcome!
growing in faith together
Register at peopleofgrace.org/gift
Sunday, November 17 from 9:15AM to 10:15AM
The best way to grow in faith is together with family. It is truly a G.I.F.T. Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) days are opportunities for parents and grandparents to come to the children and youth Sunday morning Faith Formation hour where we will all learn and grow in faith together. Come learn and have fun together as we learn about ADVENT and how to prepare and wait for Christmas as well as incorporate thankfulness during the holiday seasons.
Light of the World Children's Musical
Sunday, December 8 at 10:30AM
The Children’s Music Ministry will share Mark Patterson’s LIGHT OF THE WORLD in worship the second week of Advent, December 8, at 10:30AM. The musical combines original songs and familiar carols from around the world to tell the Christmas story. Through narration, drama, and song, choristers share how Jesus came to be the “Light of the World” over 2,000 years ago.
The narration begins with the story of creation, turns to the prophetic words of Isaiah, and then recounts the events of Jesus’ birth. Throughout the musical, a single burning candle symbolizes the light of Christ. This light is symbolically shared at the close of the musical with an invitation to “take the light” out into the world. Everyone is welcome!
christmas adventure
Register at peopleofgrace.org/adventure
Saturday, December 14 - Two sessions available 9:00AM and 11:00AM
Grab your children, grandchildren, friends, and neighbors for this intergenerational fun morning by going on a Christmas ADVENTure to kick off ADVENT and prepare for Christmas. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, visit with Santa, create a Santa letter, and give it to him personally! Don’t forget your phone or camera to take a picture! After breakfast, we will ADVENTure to the church seeking Christmas elements along the way. We will do an ADVENT craft and sing some Christmas carols together. There are two seating times available at 9:00AM and 11:00AM with limited seating at each session. Tickets are $10 per person. Register by December 4!
A caroling we will go!
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Sunday, December 15 at 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Join us on Sunday, December 15 at 1:00PM to be part of one of the caroling groups sharing the joy of Christmas with our community!
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Request a visit by one of our groups. Recipients can be anyone for any reason. They need not be a Grace church member. However, please be aware we are not planning to enter homes or care facilities unless permission is granted, but if viewing can be arranged from a window or entryway, we are happy to accommodate.
We will gather at 12:45PM, departing at 1:00PM sharp from Grace upper parking lot. PLEASE PLAN TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION FOR THIS EVENT, but please contact Lynn if this prohibits your participation at lynn.leitzen@peopleofgrace.org. ALL ARE WELCOME! No need to be a "singer." Only requirement is a desire to spread joy! Music will be provided. Wear your favorite Santa hat or similar festive attire. Deadline to sign up is Friday, December 13.
Blue christmas service
Saturday, December 21 at 5:00PM
Everyone is invited to the Blue Christmas Service on Saturday, December 21 at 5:00PM in the Sanctuary. Not everyone is up and cheery for the Christmas holidays. Dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after divorce or separation, coping with the loss of a job, living with cancer or some other disease that puts a question mark over the future, or a number of other human situations make parties and joviality painful for many people. We invite you to listen, pray, and sing. Come and hear the message of healing and hope that our Christmas story provides. Everyone is welcome.
Christmas Eve Worship 2024
Join us on Christmas Eve!
12:00PM – Traditional service with communion featuring special music from the Grace Bell Ensemble
3:00PM – Experiential family-focused service with candle-lighting and music from the Children’s Music Ministry
5:00PM (formerly 4:30PM) – Family-focused service with candle-lighting and music from the Grace Praise Team
8:00PM – Traditional service, candle-lighting, and music from the Youth Choir and RingTones
10:00PM – Traditional service of Lessons and Carols, candle-lighting, and music from the Chancel Choir
