Dear Church Family,

 
   How can it be that this Sunday is the Sunday before Thanksgiving?  I am very excited about this week’s service as we look to have a real “Attitude of Gratitude” in our lives.  With Thanksgiving around the corner, it means we are close to the Christmas season.  Here are some of the Christmas happenings that you’ll want to be sure to come enjoy with us! 

Christmas Schedule
Friday, November 24 – Jingle in Your Jammies (Black Friday Babysitting 6:00 a.m. – Noon (Please be praying for Isabela and her team to connect with parents of children)

Saturday, December 9^th - Join us at 9:30 a.m. to Canvas the neighborhoods with flyers about our Christmas events and a gift.

Sunday, December 10^th - 9:30 a.m. – Children will be singing at this special worship service.

Sunday, December 10^th - 4:00 p.m. All Church Christmas Party. There will be a great potluck meal with Italian Beef sandwiches, fun Christmas games, an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, a Photo Booth, and more! Anyone who needs a ride let the church office know. Bring your favorite Hors d’oeuvres, dessert, or side dish to share.

Wednesday, December 13^th  - 3:30 p.m. Christmas Caroling. We will bring Christmas joy to some nursing homes and shut-ins!

Thursday, December 14^th  - 11:30 a.m. There will be a luncheon and Christmas concert by Echoes of Grace.

Christmas Eve Sunday, December 24^th Come and celebrate the birth of Jesus at our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 4:00 p.m.
  

  I want to thank you for all of your giving.   You can help us finish the year on a strong note!  It will also help us start out 2024 well.  We also have giving online now.  Just go to www.decatur-church.com and click on the “Give” button in the upper right corner.  Thank you for your tithes, gifts, and offerings.

                                                    With lots of Christmas Joy,

                                                                  Pastor Chris