Join us tonight at Pastor Ryan’s house for a time of fellowship and community. Pastor Ryan’s address is 6580 Osage Drive Hamilton, OH 45011
The Almost New Years Eve Party is December 28 from 11:00 PM–December 29 at 6:00 AM. The district rents out Dave and Busters and you get to play games, eat food and hangout with friends all night for just $50! Let Pastor Ryan know if you plan on going.
Today the children will begin the service in the sanctuary and then be dismissed to children’s church. Next Sunday they will go directly to children’s church.
Please Pray
Please pray for the following in our church family: Charlie Dolin, Wayne Gudmundson, Mike Parks (passing of mother), Art & Frances Reece and Mike Yauger.
Giving Tree
Check out the giving tree today, located by the main entrance to the gym. It’s a great way for you to reach out to someone this Christmas. Take one or more ornaments from the tree, purchase the item listed and return it under the tree UNWRAPPED with the ornament attached to the package. Gifts need to be returned by December 18. See Pastor Terry with questions. Donations of wrapping paper are also needed.
All-Church Christmas Celebration
Our annual all-church Christmas celebration will be next Sunday evening, at 6:00 PM. The family oriented program will be about forty-five minutes. Following the program we will have cookies and a visit from a snowman and another guest. Be sure to bring your camera! This is a great opportunity to invite your family and friends! Could you help provide some cookies? Sign up at the information table today. For those participating in the program, there will be rehearsal from 3:00-5:00 PM on the 11th with pizza provided.
Christmas Banquet
All adults are invited to a Christmas Banquet at Higher Ground on Thursday, December 15. The was previously the Ambassadors Christmas party. Hors d’oeuvres will be at 6:00 PM with dinner at 6:30 PM. The cost is $18.50 per person. You can sign up at the information table. The deadline for reservations is next Sunday. Payments can be given to Jean Young. Checks should be made to Higher Ground. A white elephant gift exchange (optional) will be held. Remember, this is open to all adults in the church.
Christmas Schedule
To assist you with making your family Christmas plans we are announcing the following schedule of services for Christmas:
December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service—5:00 PM
December 25, Christmas Service—10:30 AM
Both services will last approximately 1 hour and be much alike but slightly different.
Men's Small Group
Men, the following three small groups are available for you to be a part of: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:00 PM; Saturdays at 7:00 AM. See Pastor Dan or David McKain for more information and locations.
9:00 AM.......Donuts, Juice and Coffee
9:30 AM.......Morning Worship
10:00 AM.......Nilles Rd Campus Worship Service- Spanish
11:00 AM.......Sunday School
11:30 AM.......Nilles Rd Campus Sunday School-Spanish
5:30 PM......Teen Service at Pastor Ryan's
6:30.......ESL Christmas Party
7:00 PM.......Adults - Men and Women's Bible Study
7:00 PM.......Teens
7:00 PM......Children - Caravan
7:00 PM.......Nilles Road Campus Worship Service—Spanish
7:00 PM........Worship Team Rehearsal
11.......All-Church Christmas Program
13.......Church Board Meeting
14.......Food Pantry Toy Giveaway
15.......All-Church Christmas Banquet at Higher Ground
19.......River Road Staff Open Houses
24.......Christmas Eve Service
25.......Christmas Worship
28.......Almost New Year's Eve Party