INVITE YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS TO CHURCH DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON!
Christmas is a great time to invite family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to church. People are often more willing to come at Christmas time than at any other time of the year. Inviting is simply part of building relationships. You don’t need to sell hard. Prayerfully extend the invite and let the Holy Spirit draw them.
WHAT BAPTISM IS ALL ABOUT
Baptism gets its importance from Christ’s death in our place, His burial, and His triumph over death. Through baptism, a person publicly declares that they are a follower of Jesus and want to serve Him wholeheartedly. Interested in expressing your faith through baptism? Pick up an application from the information table in the foyer and return it to the church office.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO MINISTERED THRU MUSIC LAST SUNDAY!!
What a beautiful re-telling of the good news! 40+ people played a part leading us to praise and worship Jesus Christ: Pastor Mike Sherrow, the VJF Celebration Choir, the Sound/Media Team, the Hospitality Team, and our accompanists. We are equally grateful for our deacon-led prayer time, and Pastor Jim’s message from God’s Word on All is Well with Jesus – The Light of the World (John 8:12). Definitely a Christmas highlight!
CHECK OUT THE CHURCH LIBRARY
Lots of great books to borrow or share. Plus, for a short time, we have a few back issues of magazines on the shelf, such as In Touch, All God’s Creatures and Turning Point, plus a handful of free, assorted 2026 calendars.
ALL CHURCH CHRISTMAS BANQUET THIS FRIDAY @ 6 PM
This is going to be a wonderful evening for food, fellowship, festivities and fabulous Christmas music with family and friends. We are currently full. WAIT LIST IS AVAILABLE. If you RSVP’d and, for whatever reason, are not able to attend, contact the church office.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT – 4 PM on DECEMBER 24
Carol Singing, Scripture, Children’s Message, Christmas Devotional and Candle lighting! A beautiful way to connect your Christmas celebration with Jesus’ birthday and the story of Salvation.
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2026 BIBLE READING GUIDES (& BIBLES!!)
Start the New Year by regularly reading God’s Word. This easy-to-use Bible reading plan will help you grow closer to Jesus Christ in the New Year. The 2026 Bible Reading Guides – along with bookmarks and free paper NLT Bibles – will be available on the table outside the office. Also NEW this year, really nice leather-like, large print NLT Bibles will be available for only $15!
