In Sunday's bulletin

Children's Christmas Party
Sunday | December 9 | 9:15 am to 11:45 am | Children's Hall
Join us for a fun filled children's gathering -- watch a Christmas movie, have snacks and exchange secret Santa gifts.  Please bring a snack to share and a gender-neutral gift under $5. 
RSVP Donna Robinson 678-544-5539

Youth Christmas Party this Sunday
Sunday December 9 | 3pm | meet at the church
We will go to Olive Garden for an early dinner, go see Christmas lights, and find a sweet treat to share with one another. We will not exchange gifts this year. Please bring $20-25 and let Ms. Ann know by Thursday if you are able to attend and if you are bringing a friend. 

Advent Holy Communion
Wednesdays in December | 6 pm in Sanctuary
This brief time of Holy Communion is a  moment of peace and reflection in the business of Christmas preparations. Join Pastor Cyndi afterwards in the conference room for reflections on Centering Prayer, a form of silent prayer and meditation. 

Christmas Worship Program
December 16 | 10:00 am | Sanctuary
Featuring Chancel Choir, Crossroads, Children’s Choir, Chancel Bell Choir and King’s Ringers.

Longest Night Service
Friday | December 21 | 6:00 pm | Sanctuary
Not everyone is up and cheery for the Christmas holidays. This community service offers comfort for those who are dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after divorce or separation, coping with job loss, or living with disease. The service will be led by Stephen Ministers, trained listeners who are ready to help.

Combined Worship Services
December 23 and December 30 | 10:00 am | Sanctuary

Christmas Eve Services
December 24 | 5:00 pm (family service) and 11:00 pm (traditional service)

“Dinner with Friends” is back!
January 13 through February 9
Sign up between December 9 and January 6
Sign-up Forms are located in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall

Honor Someone with Advent Decorations
The Worship Committee is asking our congregation to purchase poinsettias in honor or in memory of loved ones.  The $25 donation will go towards the beautification of our church during the Advent season.  The names of the individuals being honored or remembered will be printed in the bulletin on Sunday, December 16th, the day of our Christmas Musical.  This year, the poinsettias will only be used on December 16th.  You may take your plant after the service to enjoy during the Christmas Season. Please complete the form on the pew pad and drop it in the offering plate or by the church office no later than Monday, December 10th.     

Staff Christmas Gift
It is a tradition for our church to remember staff members during the Christmas season with a love offering as an expression of our appreciation. Our staff does a wonderful job leading the ministries of the church. To make a gift, designate it in a check as “staff gift”. Contributions may be placed in the offering or mailed to the church. Please make your gift by December 16. Thank you for your generosity. Larry Whitworth, Staff Parish Relations Committee Chair
Thank You to Everyone who took a star from the Giving Tree!
Please provide one item from the list (not to exceed $60) and then several smaller age-appropriate items. Bring the items to the church office, unwrapped with the star attached, no later than Sunday, December 16, 2018.

Receptionist 
Help with folding bulletins, mailing newsletters, and answering the phones on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Select a shift, 9 am-noon or noon – 3 pm on a weekly, every other week, or monthly rotation. Contact Leesa Woodall, 770-468-4624, leesawoodall@hotmail.com.