December is a busy month in every schedule! Save these dates for special times to celebrate Christ's birth with the Grace Church family:

Special Services

Christmas Program: "A Coffee Carol"

Enjoy reverent choir music, an original drama, and a message from God's Word at GCM's annual Christmas program. Join us on Sunday, December 13, at 10:15 a.m. or 6 p.m. Stay afterwards for a cookie and coffee reception. Children are welcome! Childcare will be provided both services for infants through age 3.

Carols of Christmas

Our evening service on Sunday, December 20, will be entirely dedicated to singing Christmas hymns! We will meet at the normal time, 6 p.m.

Candlelight Service

A GCM family tradition! All groups from elementary children up will meet in the auditorium for a special time of Bible reading and singing Christmas hymns. We will end the evening singing "Silent Night" by candlelight. Wednesday, December 23 at 6 p.m.

Offices Closed

The church offices will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24-25, to allow staff to enjoy time with their families!

Offices will also be closed on Friday, January 1. In case of an emergency, a pastor can be reached by calling the office (440-255-7045) and pressing #4.

Small Group Christmas Parties

Wednesday, December 2

Baking Party for Ladies' Wednesday and Sunday Bible Study Classes – 5-8 p.m. at GCM in the Kitchen and Family Room.

Saturday, December 5

šHomeBuilders Christmas Party (Families) – 4:30-7:30 p.m. at John & Nancy Suszek’s home, 7449 Sir Roberts Court in Mentor.

šLife in the Middle Christmas Party (40’s and up) – 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Stan & Sandy Baczek’s home, 9393 Deer Ridge Road in Mentor.

šYoung Marrieds Christmas Party – 5-7:30 p.m. at GCM in Room 208-210.

Babysitting offered by our youth group at the church from 4-7:30 p.m. Please bring $2 per child if you want them to eat pizza.

Wednesday, December 9

šYouth Group Christmas Party – 6-8 p.m. at the church.

šCollege & Career Christmas Party – 6 p.m. at Kevin & Wendy Stambaugh’s home, 32323 Lakeshore Boulevard in Willowick.

Saturday, December 12

šM&Ms Christmas Party (Senior Citizens) – 5 p.m. at the church.

Wednesday, December 16

šYouth Group Christmas caroling from 6-8 p.m. Meet at GCM.

šKids4Truth Fun Night – 7 p.m. in regular classrooms at GCM.