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Here are a few things coming up in our ministry . . .

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: THE CHRISTMAS OPEN
This month, we're getting students together for a fun night of games, food, and miniature golf — but with a Christmas twist. Mark your calendars!

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: GO BID OR GO HOME YOUTH AUCTION
We're getting students together to raise funds that will support and meet needs for others! We hope you can join us!

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: VOLUNTEER CHRISTMAS PARTY
Let's celebrate the holidays with a little fun, food, and friends! Come hang with us. There will be games, presents, and zero meetings.

CANCELED: A 4-WEEK SERIES ON LOVING OTHERS
WEEK 2 BIG IDEA: LOVE PEOPLE WHO ARE IN NEED.

SERIES OVERVIEW:

You hear a lot about “cancel culture” these days. It's what happens when swarms of people on the internet band together to call out, shame, or even "cancel" someone. And while there are definitely times when people or systems need to be called out and held accountable, we can all be a little too quick to be cruel to each other — online and offline too. In this 4-week series, we'll get introduced to a few people from Scripture whose stories show us that humans have always struggled to choose love instead of hate. This problem isn't a new one, but through the stories of Jesus, a few outcasts, a king, and a shepherd, we'll see that God is challenging us to love people who aren't like us, love people who are in need, love the people we envy, and love the people we want to hate.

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We're talking about loving others this month, but don't misunderstand — this series isn't about being "nice." Lovingkindness is so much more radical than "niceness!" If you're looking for something to read during this series, we recommend a BOOK by Ashlee Eiland called Human(Kind): How Reclaiming Human Worth and Embracing Radical Kindness will Bring Us Back Together.

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