*UPDATED TIMES DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS*

BRIGHT LIGHTS OF BROADWAY
The entire community is invited to join us for a free drive thru light display at our Greenwood Campus (5609 Scottsville Rd) from December 12-17. On Thursday, December 15th we will have a live nativity, a special visitor, crafts for the kiddos, and cookies inside our church from 5-7pm. If you would like to help support this event by donating an item, making a monetary donation, or shopping our Amazon wishlist for supplies, please below.


EVERY MOMENT HOLY
It is good to enter the Advent/Christmas/New Year’s season with a conscious awareness of the expectations and hopes we carry—Some hopes that might be fulfilled, others that might lead to disappointment or a sense of grief; some hopes that might be shallow and trivial, and others that are deep longings of the soul. Some of our hopes are likely rooted in our own shallow desires for comfort, while others are rooted in the longing for restoration and for communion with our God.
To this end, and in the spirit of the Every Moment Holy purpose, we have made available a 4-week Advent journal and liturgy writing guide to follow the themes of the season.
A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
Join us on Sunday, December 11th for a morning of lessons and carols at all of our Melrose campus services. You don’t want to miss this special occasion.

WHEN CHRISTMAS HURTS SERVICE
The Christmas season can be hard for those dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after some major loss like divorce or unemployment or the pandemic, or living with depression and darkness. When Christmas Hurts is a special service of worship for those experiencing challenges during the holidays.
Greenwood campus Sanctuary – Wednesday, December 21 at 6:30 pm.

KIDS ZONE FAMILY RESOURCE – ADVENT WREATH
The word Advent simply means “coming” or “arrival.” The season of Advent is a time for us to slow down, and take time to reflect on how incredible the coming of Jesus truly is! We hope our families will use this Advent wreath to spark a faith discussion with your children this holiday season as we wait the arrival of Christmas Day. For $15 you can purchase an Advent wreath kit for the whole family to enjoy.
BROADWAY CHRISTMAS STORE
Each year Broadway provides a Christmas Store for under-resourced parents to come and “shop” for their children at minimal cost from a selection of needed clothing items. This ministry is only possible because of your generosity. Please consider signing up to donate or volunteering with the ministry this year using the button to the right.
EVENING VESPERS FOR ADVENT
As the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, we feel winter setting in. We long for connection and community now more than ever. In the church these weeks leading up to Christmas make up the season of Advent, a season of waiting. Join us as we gather for a time of reflection on the day and remember together the hope, love, joy, and peace that is ours because of Christ with us–Emmanuel.
You can watch our Evening Vespers from 2020 for Advent by checking out our YouTube channel at the button below.
EVENING VESPERS FOR ADVENT
As the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, we feel winter setting in. We long for connection and community now more than ever. In the church these weeks leading up to Christmas make up the season of Advent, a season of waiting. Join us as we gather for a time of reflection on the day and remember together the hope, love, joy, and peace that is ours because of Christ with us–Emmanuel.
You can watch our Evening Vespers from 2020 for Advent by checking out our YouTube channel at the button below.
Click Here to Register for an Advent Growth Group
“The Journey” by Adam Hamilton
This book accesses historical and archaeological insights from the biblical story of Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Class sessions will include a 10-15 min video vignette with Pastor Adam Hamilton that was filmed in the Holy Land, and Becky will draw on her recent trip to the Holy Land and anticipate the October trip with Pastor Adam. (Copies available)
Led By Becky Lashlee
Wednesdays at 10am in the Crusaders Classroom
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“Light of the World: A Beginner’s Guide to Advent” by Amy-Jill Levine
This class digs into the biblical stories of Christmas and traces it through the stories of Zechariah/Elizabeth, Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, and the visit from the Magi. Professor Levine’s expertise in first-century Judaism provides helpful insights into the meaning the biblical stories had in their time and the implications they might have for Christians today. (Copies available)
Led by Scott Crutcher and Jason Herron
Wednesdays at 6 pm over Zoom
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“Poor at Christmas” Pathway-style Growth Group
Exploring different levels of poverty during the Christmas season.
Led by Wendell and Robbie VanValin
Tuesdays at 6 pm in the Cup of Hope
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Dinner by Candlelight
Christmas Is coming! Feeling Anxious? Expect hope, love, joy and peace this Advent. Rekindle your anticipation of Christ’s birth with comforting conversation. Each week participants will share a meal together by candlelight, while discussing short essays around the themes of Advent.
Led by Missy Cunningham
Thursdays at 6pm at the Greenwood Campus
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