Every service this December celebrates Christ through the preaching of God's Word, joyful and vibrant singing, and genuine, loving fellowship. Save these dates for special opportunities to celebrate Christ's birth with the Grace Church family:

Special Services

Christmas Program: Scripture and Song

Join us on Sunday, December 15, at 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. for a celebration of Christ through music, Scripture readings, and a message from God's Word. A cookie reception will follow each service.

Elementary children will be participating by singing in the evening service! So we encourage families to attend at 6 p.m. instead of the morning service. (Children will gather in the Fellowship Hall to prepare.) Childcare for infants through 5-year-olds will be provided for both services, and Junior Church for elementary children will be available in the morning.

Christmas Carols & Worship

On Sunday, December 22, we will gather as a whole church to sing Christmas carols and enjoy a Christmas-themed devotional at 9 a.m. Childcare will only be available for infants through 5-year-olds, as we invite whole families to gather in the auditorium.

Our worship service at 10 a.m. will have a special Christmas focus. Come enjoy singing carols, listening to special Christmas readings, and hearing a message from God's Word. Normal childcare will be available for infants through elementary.

Candlelight Service

This Grace Church family tradition will be held on Sunday night, December 22, at 6 p.m. All groups from children to adults will meet in the auditorium for a special time of singing Christmas hymns and hearing a Christmas devotional. Childcare will be available for children age 5 and younger. We end the evening singing "Silent Night" by candlelight.

Christmas Worship & Outreach

On Sunday, December 29, we will have one morning service at 10 a.m. Life Groups and Sunday School will not meet, and we will not have an evening service since it is a fifth week, Outreach Sunday.

New Year Prayer Meeting

On Wednesday, January 1, we will ring in the New Year with a whole-church prayer meeting at 7 p.m. All groups from children to adults will meet in the auditorium together. No childcare will be available.

Christmas Parties

Each of our Life Groups has a Christmas party in December. Find your group details below, or if you want to find a group, contact us!

• Young Marrieds – Saturday, December 7, 4 p.m. at church (upstairs Education Wing)
• Life in the Middle – Saturday, December 7, 6 p.m. at church (Fellowship Hall)
• Youth Group – Wednesday, December 11, 6:15 p.m. at Matt & Kate Kubiak's home
• First Five Years – Saturday, December 14, 3 p.m. at Kevin & Wendy Stambaugh's home
• College & Career – Wednesday, December 18, at Jon & Anna Washburn's home
• Maturity Matters – Saturday, December 21, 11 a.m. at church (Fellowship Hall)
• HomeBuilders – Saturday, December 21, 5 p.m. at church (Fellowship Hall)

Office Closings

The church office will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24-25, to allow staff to enjoy time with their families.

Offices will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1. In case of an emergency, a pastor can be reached by calling the office (440-255-7045) and choosing extension #8.