All we want for Christmas . . . is to serve alongside this team forever. Thanks for being the greatest crew of volunteers in history.

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

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.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME: A 4-WEEK SERIES ON CHRISTMAS
WEEK 3 BIG IDEA: ON THE FIRST CHRISTMAS, THE WISE MEN GAVE THEIR WORSHIP.

SERIES OVERVIEW:

Another Christmas is almost here, along with the annual onslaught of Christmas music, movies, lights, shopping lists, ads, and inflatable lawn ornaments. We all know the Christmas season is supposed to be about generosity, family, and celebrating the gift of Jesus . . . but be honest — how much of your Christmas holiday is actually spent thinking about yourself and what you want? Since we're all familiar with this selfishness struggle, this 4-week series will take us back to the very first Christmas — a day that was only possible because of the selflessness, generosity, and sacrifice of God and God's people. On the first Christmas, Mary and Joseph gave up their comfort, the shepherds gave their stories, the wise men gave their worship, and God gave everything. So this Christmas, what will you give in response?

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Have you taken time to worship today? Take five minutes RIGHT NOW to follow the example of the wise men and worship the King of Kings.

Do you have a cool story about something that's happened in our ministry this year? Reply to this email and let us know!