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ADVENT


Sunday, December 1, 2024

MANGER DONATION:Children's Toys
8:30 a.m.Sanctuary Service
9:30 a.m.Modern Service in the CLC
11 a.m.Sanctuary Service

Sunday, December 8, 2024

MANGER DONATION:Kitchen utensils, pots/pans
8:30 a.m.Sanctuary Service
9:30 a.m.Modern Service in the CLC
9:30. a.m.Youth Open House
11 a.m.Sanctuary Service

Sunday, December 15, 2024

MANGER DONATION:Adult Toiletries
8:30 a.m.Sanctuary Service
9:30 a.m.Modern Service in the CLC
9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.New Zion Bake Sale
11 a.m.Lessons & Carols - Sanc.

Sunday, December 22, 2024

MANGER DONATION:Twin bedding
8:30 a.m.Sanctuary Service
9:30 a.m.Modern Service in the CLC
11 a.m.Sanctuary Service

CHRISTMAS EVE 

 

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

2 p.m.Carols, Communion, CandlelightSanctuary
4 p.m.Children's Christmas Eve ServiceSanctuary
5 p.m.Modern Communion & CandlelightCLC
7 p.m.Carols, Communion, CandlelightSanctuary
9 p.m.Carols, Communion, CandlelightSanctuary

ALL SERVICES WILL BE LIVESTREAMED


CHRISTMAS DAY 

 

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

 NO SERVICES
 Campus Closed

NO NURSERY OR SUNDAY SCHOOL

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END OF YEAR 

 

Sunday, December 29, 2024

 ONE SERVICE ONLY
11 a.m.Sanctuary Service

NURSERY AVAILABLE | NO SUNDAY SCHOOL


ADVENT CANDLE READERS NEEDED  

December 1 - 24

 

Throughout the month of December, we are in need of worshipers to light the Advent wreath candles and help us tell the story of the coming Christ.  

 

No experience or writing required. Volunteer to participate in a Sanctuary or Modern worship service that works for you, your household, or small group.


DAILY ADVENT CALENDAR

All Season Long

 

Take a journey with us this season with our Daily Advent Calendar. Each day includes scripture, a short meditation, and a poem.

 

These devotionals are a great way to start your day with a moment of grounding and begin a conversation with others about this special season, whether at home or on our campus.


MANGER COLLECTION DRIVE 3

December 15th - 21st

 

Be the miracle this Christmas by donating shampoo, conditioner, deoderant, and toothpaste for the men and women served by SAMMinistries. Any donation, big or small, can make a difference.

 

Donations can be left in any of the mangers from Sunday, December 15 through Saturday, December 21. Mangers will be located in the Atrium, Christian Life Center, and Sanctuary.


MANGER COLLECTION DRIVE 4

December 22nd - 29th

 

Be the miracle this Christmas by donating twin size "bed in a bag" sheet sets in partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Any donation, big or small, can make a difference.

 

Donations can be left in any of the mangers from Sunday, December 22 through Sunday, December 29. Mangers will be located in the Atrium, Christian Life Center, and Sanctuary.


CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICES

December 24

 

Please join us for worship on Christmas Eve. All five services will be live-streamed and feature carols and candlelight.

 

The 4 p.m. service is the Children's service and the 5 p.m. service is the Modern service.


ONE SERVICE AT THE END OF THE YEAR

December 29

 

Join us for a special final worship service of 2024! We will worship together in the Sanctuary at 11 a.m. Rev. Donna Strieb and Rev. Janet Weatherston will lead this service before the new year begins.

 

While Sunday School classes will not meet, the nursery will be open for childcare.


EPIPHANY KING CAKES

Order by January 4, 2025

 

Please consider supporting the New Zion Youth Choir in their efforts to raise mission trip funds by purchasing Epiphany King Cakes. Whole or individual cakes are available for purchase.

 

Orders can be placed until Saturday, January 4. Cakes will be available for pick up on Sunday, January 5 in the Atrium. There will also be extras made for purchase on pick up day!

 

Please contact Nona Schwab with any questions.


DONATE ARTIFICAL CHRISTMAS TREES

January 5-19, 2025

 

If it's time to get rid of your artificial Christmas tree,

donate it to Children's Ministry

for next Summer's True North VBS.

 

Drop your artificial tree off in the atrium anytime between January 5 — 19.