Growing this Christmas Season
The Christmas season moves so quickly that things often seem a blur and it is suddenly Christmas day. While the season can be stressful, it can also be a time to grow. This Christmas season, prepare you heart for Christmas with a special devotional plan.
YouVersion has some Advent and Christmas Plans designed to help you grow closer to Christ this season. You can check them out here.
And don’t forget, each week you can listen to the previous week’s message here if you missed and think through how to apply it or discuss it with a friend through the YouVersion Questions. For more about how to do that, click here.
Ladies Night Out this Friday
It’s not too late to get to know some new people and join some of the women from Deep Water this Friday (December 13) at 6:30 for a time of getting to know each other, encouragement and making brown sugar body scrub & bath soak!
For more information or directions, join the Facebook group, contact us or comment below.
HOPE
With eager anticipation, many of us wait for Christmas. Amid all the gifts and holiday gatherings, there is an excitement that fills the air. But why do we celebrate Christmas? At its core, Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus–the birth of hope! Join us this Christmas as we explore the stories that lead up to the birth of Jesus as hope enters the world.
You can catch up with or follow the series here or on iTunes.
Ducks, chickens, goats and rabbits…
No, we’re not talking about animals that may have been present with Jesus in the stable!
One of the ways we proclaim the Kingdom of God is to make it visible thru our actions. With all the gifts we give to our friends and family, it is easy to lose sight of the real meaning of giving. To help keep our focus on the real reason for our hope at Christmas and to proclaim His Kingdom thru our giving, we are presenting some other giving options for you during this season.
Check out what our friends at World Vision are doing here!
Sleeping Bags for the Homeless
As the temperatures drop, we need some items to help the homeless. One thing we need is sleeping bags that are both warm and weather resistant. This link points to bags that will help and be useful long term. You may also find them elsewhere on the web cheaper. (Feel free to post those links below or message us with them!)
If you have any jackets, hats, etc. that need a new home, let us know–and if you’re interested in getting involved, let us know and we’ll connect you with the right people!