December Highlights

Sunday Morning Services

Feel free to invite people to worship with us. Join us at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Masks and social distancing required for 8 a.m. Mask-optional services at 9:30 and 11 with no registration or social distancing needed. Livestream broadcast is at 9:30 with a rebroadcast at 11. You can watch it at college-church.org/livestream

• December 5: Advent 2, Communion A Better Future Hebrews 13:1-6 with Senior Pastor Josh Moody

• December 12: Advent 3 A Better Future Hebrews 13:7-25 with Senior Pastor Josh Moody

• December 19: Advent 4 Peace Luke 2:1-7 with Senior Pastor Josh Moody

• December 26: Peace Luke 8:21-38 with Senior Pastor Josh Moody

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

• December 24: 4, 7 and 9 p.m. Peace Luke 2:8-20 with Senior Pastor Josh Moody

Adult Communities

Meet during the 9:30 hour, except for Credo, which meets at 11 a.m. NOTE: No Classes on December 26 and January 2.

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together.” — Hebrews 10:24-25

ALL NATIONS in C101Dr. Jim Tebbe teaching the Book of RuthFocus: Developing globally minded Christians through teaching, discussion and fellowship for the purpose of gospel impact.

CREDO in the old gym (301) - 11 a.m.Dan Godoy teaching the Heidelberg Catechism

FORUM 15 in CL01Bruce Main teaching the Book of Judges

GREEK CLASS in the Board RoomJon Laansma (knowledge of Greek is not required for this class.)Focus: People of any age and background coming together to listen faithfully to God's Word through discussion of the original Greek wording.

JOINT HEIRS in Commons GymPastoral staff teaching the Sermon on the Mount

LOGOS in Commons HallDan Haase teaching the Psalms of Jesus

Focus: Strengthening knowledge of and relationship with God through interactive teaching of the Bible. Strong emphasis on building fellowship through weekly share & prayer time, as well as periodic social events.

LIVING WORD in Commons HallDoug Moo teaching the Book of HebrewsYoung parents welcome!

VERITAS in Commons HallNeil Wright teaching the Book of Revelation

Sunday Evening Service

5 p.m. services in the Sanctuary or Commons as indicated week by week.

• December 5 Exodus 35-40 Congregational Meeting during the service, followed by community celebration time in Commons Hall

• December 12 Children’s Christmas Program

• December 19 STARS Christmas Program

• December 26 No Evening Service

Grace Groups

Mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety and other problems with mood stability are real and need compassionate support. Living Grace and Family Grace are support groups that will meet twice a month on Monday nights. Living Grace is meant for the person who is living with the pain of difficult mental and emotional issues; Family Grace is for the person who has a loved one who struggles with these issues. For more information, email gracegroups@college-church.org.

Women’s Ministries

MONTHLY GATHERING

December 11 in Commons Hall from 9-10:30 a.m.

MOM2MOM

• December 6, 9:30 a.m. You and your littles are invited to a birthday party for Jesus! We'll enjoy games, singing, birthday cake and crafts. Let's kick-off December by reminding our children what Christmas is all about.

• December 13, 9:30 a.m. Moms and kids outing at Cosley Zoo

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY

on Christmas break starting December 15. Spring Semester starts on January 26 studying the Beatitudes.

WOMEN’S RETREAT

early bird registration opens December 6, and regular pricing will start January 3. Learn more about Women’s Retreat on page 9.

Men’s Ministries

BIBLE STUDY

Join us Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. in the Commons (C002A-B) as we dive into our study this week.

• December 1 1 Peter 3:1-7

• December 8 1 Peter 3:8-12

Can’t make it in person? Join for a Zoom discussion group here: Join Zoom Meeting https://college-church-org.zoom.us/j/83242907599?pwd=dG8r WUJSTnhBN0JhSUZsbTVYUDQ4dz09 Meeting ID: 832 4290 7599 Passcode: 530315

Children’s Ministries (Kids’ Harbor)

• December 26 and January 2 Family Worship Sundays (nursery only at 9:30 and 11)

• January 9 All Kids' Harbor Sunday programs resume

SUNDAYS

• Nursery (0-2) at 9:30 and 11 a.m.

• Bible School (preschool-fifth grade) at 9:30 a.m.

• Wonders of Worship “WOW” (K-third grade) during second half of 11 a.m. service, ends Dec 5, returns Jan. 9

• Children’s Church (preschool) at 11 a.m.

• Preschool at 5 pm.

• God’s Children Sing and Children’s Choirs at 5 p.m.

NOTE: There is no Kids' Harbor programming during the Children's Choir concert (December 12), STARS concert (December 19) or Christmas Eve services

WEDNESDAYS

Wednesday club programs at 6:45 p.m. end December 8, resume January 26.

Middle School (KMs)

• December 12: Last Sunday Foundations of 2021

• December 15: KMs Christmas Party (Last KMs Wednesday of 2021)

• December 19: No KMS Sunday Foundations

• December 22: No KMs Wednesday Night

• December 26: No KMs Sunday Foundations

• December 29: No KMs Wednesday Night

High School (HYACKS)

SUNDAYS

At the Crossings for Rhythms on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

• Wednesday, December 8: Last Bridge Fellowship of 2021

• Sunday December 12: Last Sunday Rhythms of 2021 (Morning), Last Sunday Slam of 2021 (Christmas Party)

• December 15: No Bridge Fellowship

• December 19: No Sunday Rhythms or Sunday SLAM

• December 22: No Bridge Fellowship

• December 26: No Sunday Rhythms or Sunday SLAM

College Group

• December 5: College Group

• December 12: NO COLLEGE CONNECT but the regular College Group/ Last College Group of 2021

• December 19: No College Group

• December 26: No College Group

STARS

SUNDAYS

• Teen Stars at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 5, 12, 19. Not meeting Dec. 26.

• Young Adult/Adult Stars at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Recorded session (not meeting in person) on Dec. 26.

• Young Adult/Adult Stars at 11 a.m. Dec. 5 and 12. Not meeting Dec. 19 or 26

• Inclusion Classes at 9:30 & 11 a.m. Dec. 5 and 12. Not meeting Dec. 19 or 26.

• Stars Choir at 5-6:15 p.m. Dec. 5, 12. Not meeting Dec. 19 or 26.

DURING THE WEEK

• Praise in Action—Teens and adults with special needs enhance their musical abilities and praise God through drums and hand chimes on Wednesdays, 6:45–8:15 p.m. Not meeting Dec 22-Jan 12.

• Friday Night Fun—An evening of fun, friendship, recreation and worship for teens and adults with special needs. Not meeting in December, next meeting will be January 21.

• Buddy Break—For young STARS and their siblings under 15 on Friday, Dec. 3, 6:30–9 p.m.