| Special Christmas Services |
| A Festival of Christmas on Sun., Dec. 18 – It’s a special morning loaded with all the things that make Christmas special. There’ll be kids’ choirs, special choir music, carol singing and the Nativity. Stay afterwards for some warm yuletide fellowship with spiced “wassail” cider and Christmas cookies, family and friends. It all starts at 10:45 am (single, all-family service). Don’t miss it! |
| Two Christmas Weekend Services – On this special day, we join our hearts and lift our voices to worship God for His amazing gift, the Savior, Jesus Christ! Two identical “Candlelight & Communion” services are offered: Christmas Eve (5-6 pm) and Christmas Day (10:45 am).
Each child receives a Christmas treat. |
Partnering with our neighborhood school - As a church, First Assembly has been honored to be a "Partner in Education" with our neighboring Wegeforth Elementary School for several years. Our goal this Christmas is to provide all students with a new book and to bless the teachers with a small gift. Just stop by the table in the lobby to make a donation to this worthy cause.
Seniors’ Christmas Banquet is December 13 - Adults 55-up are invited to the annual Seniors Christmas Banquet on Tuesday, December 13. The dinner will be held at the Miramar Marine Officer’s Club. Fellowship Hour with hors d’oeuvres begins at 6 pm, and the dinner starts at 6:30 pm. The price of $25 includes gratuity. RSVP is required by Friday, December 9. Contact: Pastor David Houghton, 858.560.1870 x3135.
New Veggie Tales movie highlights Family Movie Night - The Children's Ministry Department invites you to a fun night for the whole family. Family Movie Night is this Friday night, December 2, at 6:30 pm. The movie feature will be the brand new Christmas video from Veggie Tales called "Little Drummer Boy" and will include popcorn and prizes! Meet in the Wave Room, Kids Island 202. All are invited – bring a friend! Contact: Pastor Shari at 858-560-1870 x3128.
Build a fun gingerbread house with your kids - Did you know home ownership can lead to cavities? It happens when the home is constructed mostly of gumdrops, candy canes, gingerbread and white frosting. Families are invited for a time of Christmas fun in decorating a large gingerbread house on Saturday, December 10, at 10:30 am in the Fellowship Center. The cost is only $10 per family. To reserve your “lot,” contact Pastor Shari at 858.560.1870 x3128.
Next Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, December 3 - Our Men’s Ministries invites all men to participate in its monthly Iron Sharpens Iron (ISI) Men’s Breakfasts. ISI accountability teams are groups of 4-6 men who meet once a month to keep each other sharp and on target. Whether you’re interested or already part of ISI, you’re invited to the breakfast on Saturday, December 3, from 8-9:30 in the Fellowship Center. The topic for the morning is “The Half-Hearted Kamikaze.” The breakfast is free of charge; an offering will be received.
Women invited to special Christmas dinner
* A very special evening together - Come celebrate the spirit of Christmas at a special Women’s Ministries’ Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, December 6. The evening includes fun, fellowship, special speakers, and a delicious meal. The theme for the dinner is “A Royal Gift,” with proceeds benefitting Royal Family Kids Camp, a summer camp for abused and neglected children. The event is from 6:30-8 pm in the Fellowship Center. Tickets are $10 and go on sale in the lobby on Sunday, November 6. Be sure to invite your friends!
* Creative hostesses needed! – If you love to express your inner Martha Stewart during the holidays, you’re invited to decorate a table for the event. Bring a place setting for eight, dinnerware, tea sets, glassware, Christmas decorations – whatever inspires you! Contact Krista Russell, 619.804.7802, if you are interested.
Wishing for a new beginning? - Issues such as divorce, abortion, miscarriage, living together and broken commitments leave us with pain and hurt – enough to make us vow never to be vulnerable again, so we close that door. Come and join the "Endings?" series and consider how to recover our hearts and become open to all God’s wonderful plans for our lives. Weekly meetings for this six-week series begin Thursday, December 1, at 6:30 pm in the Ed Center, upstairs (Room EC 205 - Fireside Room). Sign up in the lobby on Sunday, November 27, or attend the first meeting.
