WHAT'S HAPPENING?
Community Dinner, TODAY!
Join us on TODAY, from 5 to 6:30 pm, for a delicious holiday meal featuring ham and all the holiday fixins! This is a time to gather, enjoy great food, and celebrate the season with all our neighbors and friends. All are welcome—bring your family and friends! We can’t wait to share this special meal with you.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service
You are warmly invited to our Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship on Tuesday evening, Dec 24 at 7 pm, as we celebrate the birth of Christ with the beloved Christmas story and timeless carols. This sacred evening will be filled with scripture readings, music, and the gentle glow of candlelight, reminding us of the hope and light Christ brings into the world.
Come and share in this beautiful tradition as we sing familiar carols, hear the story of Jesus’ birth, and reflect on the meaning of Christmas. Bring your family, friends, and hearts ready for worship as we welcome the light of Christ into our lives and homes.
Annual Toy Drive: Bring Joy This Christmas!
Join us in making the season brighter for children in the Lealman area! We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for our annual toy drive in partnership with The Florida Dream Center, Police Athletic League (PAL) Pinellas, and the Lealman Fire District. See the flyer for detailed gift suggestions.
Donations can be received through Sunday, December 22. Let’s share God’s love and hope with our community this Christmas. Thank you for your generosity! And remember, cash donations are always welcome.
Come as you are and find solace in the stillness. Whether you’re seeking a moment of peace or simply a place to share your heart, you are welcome here. Bring a friend or loved one who may also benefit from this time of gentle worship.
St. Augustine Pilgrimage: Jan 24-25
We moved the dates to Friday and Saturday because of the Community Dinner on Jan 26. Join leaders Revs. David Williamson and Laverne March, members from Clearview and Gulfport, and Pastors Tracie and Erick for a two-day pilgrimage to historic St. Augustine, exploring antiracism as a vital part of Christian discipleship. Through scripture, group learning, and reflection, we'll address exclusion and build strategies for change in ourselves, our church, and our community. We will also enjoy the St. Augustine Night of Lights. Please sign up if you are interested in learning more. Details and pricing coming soon!
Monday Night BS Group
The Monday Night BS Group will take a break for the holidays on Dec 23 & 30. The group will meet again on Monday, Jan 6, at 6:45 pm.
THE WEEK AHEAD
SUNDAY, Dec 22 - Christmas at the Movies with It's a Wonderful Life
- Worship, 9:30 am – Sanctuary & Online
- Nursery (Infants-PK4), 9:30 am – Room #10
- Children’s Sunday School (Grades K-5), 10 am – East Wing Classroom
- Coffee & Conversation, 10:45ish am – Care & Share Room
- FREE Holiday Themed Community Dinner, 5-6:30 pm – Fellowship Hall
MONDAY, Dec 23
- Boy Scout Troop #334, 6 pm – Scout House & Pavilion
- CANCELED FOR HOLIDAYS Monday Night BS, 6:45 pm – Care & Share Room
- Alcoholics Anonymous (Gratitude), 8 pm – Fellowship Hall & Room 11
TUESDAY, Dec 24
- OFFICE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship, 7 pm – Sanctuary & Online
- Alcoholics Anonymous (Fe y Esperanza), 8 pm – Module #31
- Alcoholics Anonymous (Recovery Begins), 8 pm – Fellowship Hall
WEDNESDAY, Dec 25
- OFFICE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS
THURSDAY, Dec 26
- OFFICE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS
- Alcoholics Anonymous (Serenity, Back to the 40s), 11 am – Module #31
- Alcoholics Anonymous (A Clear View to the Big Book), 7:30 pm – Module #32
FRIDAY, Dec 27
- Alcoholics Anonymous (Fe y Esperanza), 8 pm – Module #31
SATURDAY, Dec 28
- Adopt-A-Block Food Distribution, 9 am – Fellowship Hall
SUNDAY, Dec 29
- Worship, 9:30 am – Sanctuary & Online
- Nursery (Infants-PK4), 9:30 am – Room #10
- Children’s Sunday School (Grades K-5), 10 am – East Wing Classroom
- CANCELLED Coffee & Conversation, 10:45ish am – Care & Share Room
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Dec 22 Community Dinner, 5-6:30 pm
Dec 24-29 Church Office Closed for the Holidays
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Worship, 7 pm
Jan 1 Church Office Closed for New Year's Day
Jan 5 New Series in the Gospel of Luke Begins, 9:30 am
Jan 7 Church Leadership Team Meeting (first meeting for new leaders), 6:30 pm
Jan 12 Celebrations of Baptism and Remembering our Baptisms, 9:30 am
Jan 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - Office Closed
Jan 24-25 St. Augustine Pilgrimage - sign up today
STEWARDSHIP OF PRESENCE & GIFTS
December 15, 2024
Worship
68
Online Worship
10
Giving Received this week
$1,781.50
Giving Needed each week
$1,731.00
2024 Year-To-Date
Worship (average weekly)
59
Online (average weekly)
13
Giving Received
$79,814.04
Giving Needed
$90,000.00