Breakthrough Prayer to be prayed at 8:04am and 8:04pm daily:

Dear God, Fill us with Your Holy Spirit. Teach us more ways to share our warmth and comfort. Strengthen our Covenant with You and the community. Help us grow our family and reveal new ways to serve and nourish our neighbors, with Your Good News. Amen

Announcements and Events:

• The Staff Parish Committee will meet Sunday, December 7th, after church.

• We are in the process of setting up an Angel Tree. Details to follow on Sunday.

• The Sybil Darley Circle will have their Christmas Gathering on December 9th, 12 p.m. at Outback Steakhouse.

• It’s not too late to join us for Advent Bible Study, you’ve only missed the first meeting. We will meet again on Tuesday, December 9th,16th, and 23rd, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. We will we start each night with a Potluck Dinner followed by meaningful discussion.

• Pastor Matt & Tabatha are hosting an Open House at the parsonage on December 14th from 3-5 p.m. Please join us! (4275 Raleigh Rd., Chesapeake 23321)

• You are invited to purchase poinsettias for $8 each in honor or in memory of someone special. The poinsettias will be displayed in the sanctuary during our Christmas Eve service. Order forms are available in the narthex. Please return them to the church office no later than December 15th.

• Coffee with the Pastor, December 8th & 15th at Gather Café from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Whether you want to talk about current events or ask questions about the Bible, this is an open invitation for thoughtful conversation.

• Seeking volunteers to help with Kingdom Kids on Sunday mornings and also Thursday Night Live on December 11th. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex or see Tabatha.

• The United Women in Faith are collecting Stocking Caps, Scarves, Mittens and Socks for adults and children now through Sunday, December 14th. All items should be new and will be donated to OASIS and the H.E.R. Shelter. Donations should be given to Pam Wilson.

• Sunday morning Host spots for December are completely filled! This Sunday’s host are Carol & Dan Murray.

• Communion Servers are needed for the remainder of the year. If you would like to volunteer, please speak to Michele Kanady or Pastor Matt.

Coffee With the Pastor - Meaningful Conversation

Are you interested in discussing what’s on your mind? Whether you want to talk about current events or ask questions about the Bible, this is an open invitation for thoughtful conversation. We hope you can join us for coffee and conversation. See you there!

When: November 18th, December 8th & 15th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Gather Cafe, 2125 Starmount Parkway #109, Chesapeake, VA

Church Service(s)

Sunday, December 7th
9:20am Bible Study
10:00am Worship Service
Link to Bulletin (PDF)

Wednesday, December 10th
10:00am Bible Study