Week of December 31, 2023
For the week of December 31
Upcoming Events for Kids and Students
Monthly Activities for Kids on Sunday Nights
5-7pm in the Mt. Gilead Gym (dates/age groups vary)
Next event January 21 – Grades 3-5, Nerf Wars
Youth Groups on Sunday Nights resume on January 7.
Middle School (Grades 6-8) meet 5:15-6:45pm at the church.
These sessions are a mixture of games, food, and bible study. Bring your friends!
High School (Grades 9-12) meet 5-7pm at House Groups.
Each Sunday night we provide an opportunity for students to hang out, worship, and learn from Scripture.
Camp Allendale Summer Camp – Grades 1-5
Registration opens in February.
Christ in Youth (CIY) – Overnight events/Summer Camps
Registration is now open! Visit mgchurch.org/signups for more details.
Superstart (Gr. 4-5) March 1-2
MIX (Gr. 6-8) June 24-27
MOVE (Gr. 9-12) June 23-27
Upcoming Events for Adults
Beyond Sunday – First Sunday of every month. Next session is January 7, 10:30-11:30am.
New to Mt. Gilead or the Christian faith? Not sure if you consider yourself a follower of Jesus? We would love to see you at our next session of Beyond Sunday! Visit mgchurch.org/signups for more details.
Recovery Group – Resumes on January 8, Monday nights, 7–8:30pm
Divorce Care – Group Starts on January 23. This is a 13-week support group that helps you heal from the pain of separation or divorce. The experience involves three main components designed to help in that healing. Visit mgchurch.org/signups for more details.
Men’s Event – Saturday, March 9. More information to come in January.
If Gathering: 2-day Women’s Event April 19-20 at Mt. Gilead. Registrations open in January. More information coming soon.
Upcoming Events for Kids and Students
Sundays
Nursery and Preschoolers – 9 & 10:30am, go to the blue Hallway rooms.
Elementary – 9 & 10:30am, meets in the green hallway rooms.
Middle School & Grades 5-6 – 10:30am, meet in the Student Center
High School –5-7:00pm, meets in the Student Center
Special Needs – 10:30am, meets off Kids Lobby, room L5
Adults Sunday Morning Programming – Randy Norman is leading class at 8am in room L1.
Upcoming Events
Giving Tree
Now thru December 14, Main Lobby
Just a reminder to stop by the Main Lobby to pick up an ornament to help local families. Simply choose and sign out an ornament. Once you purchase the item you return it to the Main Lobby with the tag attached. You will be helping local families who do not have means to have a brighter Christmas.
Women’s Cookie Exchange
Saturday, December 13, 10-11am, Mt. Gilead Cafe
It’s cookie time! Come ready with 2.5 dozen of your favorite cookies and recipe to swap. This event is for all women, daughters are welcome. Registration requested.
To find out more, visit mgchurch.org/signups
Kids & Student Christmas Parties, December 14
• Christmas Jam, Grades PreK-4 families, 5-7pm, Youth Auditorium
Enjoy family worship, a Christmas lesson, a craft, snack, and photo booth.
• Middle School, Grades 5-8, Student Center, 10:30-11:30am
• High School, Grades 9-12, Student Center, 5-7pm
For more information, visit mgchurch.org/family-connect
Christmas Eve Services
December 24, 4:00, 5:30, & 7:00, in person, or online
Join us for an unforgettable Christmas Eve celebration. Come as you are, have a cookie and some hot chocolate, and enjoy the program. There will be a traditional candle lighting during the service. No nursery, pre-K, or elementary programming during any service. There will be Special Needs care during the 4:00 service only.
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