Advent Season is upon us!!

The Christmas trees are going up in the stores, the wrapping paper is calling our names, waiting to be taken home and used on our gifts for loved ones. It is the most wonderful time of the year... but not because of the trees, the lights, the gifts, the christmas cards, the parties or shopping trips. No, it is the most wonderful time of the year because Jesus came into a world that needed hope and peace... It is the time of year when we remember that Jesus came into a broken world then and now. I pray that you will make Stillwater on Miller Lane part of your Christmas Season celebrations. We have lots of things for you to connect into.

Dec. 3, 10 & 17...Christmas Bible Study
Conference Room at Miller Lane 7-9pm
Led by Marie, come and see how to make room for the Christ Child

Dec. 14….Advent Family Night
We are taking a night to celebrate with each other the Christmas season. Come with a covered dish and your family. We will eat dinner and then rotate to different tables to make crafts and play games. Mark your calendar.
Café At Miller Lane 6-8pm

Dec. 20 @ 1pm… Christmas Cookie exchange
We will make about 8 dozen cookies to share with 6 other people. We are asking that people bring two dozen cookies extra. We are sharing 1 dozen that afternoon and the second dozen for both Christmas Eve and Blue Christmas.
Sign up in the sign up sheets

Dec. 21….Blue Christmas
Christmas is not always a joy filled holiday for everyone. If you struggle with Christmas join us for this time to reflect and share with God our pain and hurt.
Stillwater on Miller Lane Worship Area… 7pm

Dec. 24...Christmas Eve
5pm Family “Hands on” worship service
11pm Candle light service

Hope to see you then.

Blessings

WOW

Can you believe it we finally made it!! Nov. 2nd arrived and we survived!! God was present and people connected. Thank you for all of the people who helped make Sunday happen.

A few of the ways that people connected with us...

A woman and her grandson came because we stopped and talked to her during a parade that we walked 4 miles in....

People saw our signs, recyled and all....

We knocked on doors and handed out popcorn....

People said they were not sure about a female pastor, but it was good.... (the boots helped)

The music was good.

The worship was different but good.

Breakfast was good....

People were very friendly.....

My children really liked Sunday school. They made cool bread.

Sunday was so amazing. We get to do it all again next week!! Yeah

Please keep a few dates in mind in the next month or two.

1.Nov 21 we are collecting items for service people that are away from their families either in Iraq or Afganistan. On that evening we will be putting the packages together so that they can be shipped. We would love you to join us.

2. Dec. 1-7th World Vision Aids Experience comes to Stillwater on Frederick Pike. I would like us as a new church to go and serve for a few hours together in the experience. They need about 350 servants. I will pick a few dates and times to accommodate various schedules.

3. Dec. 7th 4-5pm Munchies with Marie, come and meet my family and I for munchies and questions. I hope to connect with all of you before Dec. but if I have not gotten to see you face to face or if you have additional questions please come.

4. Dec. 14th Advent family night. Come and share a favorite recipe and enjoy a fun time with your family. We will have crafts and things for families to do together. This is a great event to invite a friend.

5. Dec. 21st Blue Christmas. We understand that Christmas is not always Merry for everyone. Christmas can be difficult for anyone who has lost a loved one, going through a divorce or separation, dealing with an illness, etc. The Blue Christmas worship service will name these things and look for Jesus' presence in spite of them. Times will be listed in the bulletin.


Blessings,

marie