Midweek Check-in (Dec. 24, 2025)

Happy Christmas Eve, church family!

I’m still overwhelmed by the Holy Spirit’s presence and the response at the altar this past Sunday. I know the service extended beyond our typical time, but some things ought not to be rushed. Thank you for your obedience, your patience and your worship of the Lord. It truly is beautiful when the church comes together as God’s people and extends His love to each other!

Our Advent season continues TONIGHT! There’s something special about a Christmas Eve service in which we gather in the dark, light candles and sing Christmas carols in anticipation of the big morning so quickly drawing near.

The entire family is invited, and it won’t last longer than an hour. But this will be a meaningful, can’t-miss service. We even have two very special guests that I can’t wait for you to see, and don’t forget to stop in the lobby in front of our beautiful, Christmas-themed photo backdrop for that perfect Christmas family photo.

So join us tonight at 6 p.m. for our Christmas Eve candlelight service. See you then!

Your pastor,

Billy Byler

PANCAKES & PJs: Kids, this coming Sunday (Dec. 28) is our Pancakes & Pajamas Sunday! Breakfast will be served to all preschool- and elementary-aged kids, and make sure you wear your favorite PJs! The fun starts at 9 a.m. and activities will run all the way through the end of the Sunday morning worship service.

BLOOD DRIVE: We are partnering with Angel Wings Learning Center and the American Red Cross to host a blood drive in early 2026. However, we need to make sure we have enough people willing to donate blood. Potential donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health. We won’t be able to set a date until we know we have enough potential donors, so if you are interested, please sign up on the sheet at the welcome center in the church lobby. Thank you!

BAPTISM: Our next opportunity to be baptized is coming up in January. If you are interested in participating in the sacrament of baptism, please contact Pastor Billy.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: The entire church campus, including church offices and Angel Wings Learning Center, will be closed for Christmas Dec. 24-27 and again for New Year’s Day on Jan. 1. There will be no Wednesday night ministries and activities on Dec. 31.

JUST FOR FUN: Hey, you read Pastor Billy's midweek check-in all the way to the end! As a reward, check out these crazy stories I came across recently:

·Fifteen years ago a mall full of unsuspecting shoppers had their lunch pleasantly interrupted by a full choir singing the Hallelujah Chorus!

·Some very upset Massachusetts residents have an odd complaint: their town smells too much like doughnuts.

·With only ONE day until Christmas, don’t forget to stock up on the essentials for a very unique Christmas Day 2025.