10:30am
Invocation
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Songs
Pastoral Prayer
Announcements
Message
Song
Benediction
Christmas Eve: Come reflect on the wonder of Christmas at our special 6pm candlelight Christmas Eve service of Scripture readings, special musical performances, and a Christmas story. Childcare is not offered so that everyone can attend the service. Kids are welcome to come in their Christmas jammies!
Holiday Schedule: The church office will be closed for the holidays from Tuesday, Dec. 24th through Wednesday, Jan. 1st. Our 9:15am Sunday morning programs for kids, teens, and adults will resume Jan. 12th. (Middle school will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 8th, at 6pm.)
Year-End Giving: Thank you for your faithful giving to ministry at CCC! As you prayerfully consider year-end offerings, please keep in mind the following dates if you wish to qualify for 2024 tax benefits:
- Checks must be dated and, if mailed, postmarked Dec. 31 or earlier.
- The church office will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1.
- Online gifts must be completed in time for PayPal’s notification email to be received by CCC before midnight on Dec. 31.
CCC Library Advent Reading Challenge: Stop by the library to learn more about our Advent reading challenge for both adults and children that runs through Jan. 5th. Great books, craft kits and other prizes. Check out our large selection of Christmas and Advent books. Something for everyone!
Advent Devotional Series: Visit the table outside the main doors to the Sanctuary to pick up a copy of our Advent devotional series for your family and some extras to give to friends. This four-week series was written by Bob Whitaker and Dan Waugh and designed by Cynthia Huggins. You are also welcome to use the corresponding Advent playlist to listen to the carols mentioned in the devotional.
De-Decorating: We would appreciate your help with taking down and putting away the Christmas decorations on Saturday, Jan. 4th, at 9:00am. Coffee and donuts will be provided.
Senior Adult Ministry (SAM): SAM will ring in 2025 on Thursday, Jan. 2nd, at 1:30pm. Come ready to engage in interactive games and start the New Year off with a resolution to meet with friends (at SAM) in this coming year.
Do We Have Your Current Address? If your address, email, or phone number changed this year, please contact the church office so that we can update our records.
Faith & Art Book Club: Join us as we explore the intersection of faith and art through captivating stories in both fiction and nonfiction. See the 2024-25 schedule
Giving to Christ Community: Tithes and gifts can be given in the box at the back of the Sanctuary, by mail, or online at cccbloomington.org/giving.
