Courage

Gospel Reading for this Sunday:

Daniel 6:6-27

This Advent season we will continue our Love Without Limits series, but in a slightly different way. Since this time of year tends to get a bit frantic and stressful, let’s slow down the pace a little and encourage each other to truly enjoy the season and one another. Love [one another] Without Limits is the theme for Advent. During the time right after worship, everyone is invited to participate in traditional Advent family activities designed to foster relationships and center ourselves in the anticipation of the Christmas gift of Emmanuel, God with us.

This Sunday, November 27^th, Advent 1 Advent Calendars

A new twist to an old tradition. Everything needed for each household to assemble their own simple, DIY Advent Calendars will be available in the Commons after worship. Instead of offering the typical sweet treat for each day in December leading up to Christmas, these calendars will promote 25 random acts of kindness!

Sunday, December 4^th, Advent 2 Christmas Tree Decoration

On this Sunday, we will gather in the Sanctuary to decorate the Christmas tree. It will be up and full of lights. Each person is encouraged to bring an ornament or two to hang on the tree. We will also have some simple decorative crafts ready to decorate the church for the Christmas holiday.

Sunday, December 11^th, Advent 3 Nativity Scenes

We invite you to bring your favorite Nativity Scene to the church. We will have tables set up in the Commons ready to display all the different sets that are brought in. This is an opportunity to share with each other a little bit about our personal family Christmas traditions.

Sunday, December 18^th, Advent 4 Carol Sing

Are you one of those people who feels like there is never enough opportunity to sing Christmas Carols during the holiday season? Do you have a favorite carol or two that you really like to sing? Join us after worship back in the sanctuary for a good old fashioned carol sing.

All Four Sundays in Advent: Special Holiday Treats

Do you have a favorite treat that your family enjoys each Advent and Christmas time? Please consider adding your name to the Hospitality Treat Sign Up lists and bring a treat to share!

Saturday, December 24th, Christmas Eve Service

Celebrate the birth of the Christ child on Saturday, December 24th at 4:30pm.

Opportunity for engagement with Bilal Masjid
Community of ChristChurch congregation member Mimi Slack is visiting Bilal Masjid on Friday, November 25th for 12:30pm prayers. Anyone who is interested is invited to join Mimi and others from ChristChurch on Friday:
4115 SW 160th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97007

If you would like to come, you are encouraged to arrive early, between Noon and 12:15, so you can be briefed on what will happen. Women are encouraged to dress modestly (slacks or long skirt, long sleeves) and we suggest that you bring a scarf to serve as a head covering, just in case.

RSVP to Cindy: 503-645-9931 or cynthiak444@gmail.com.