DECEMBER
DECEMBER - Advent Recitals:
Mondays during Advent 6:30pm with a reception following.
December 2 - Dr. Julia Brown
December 9 - Dr. Elizabeth West
December 16 - Rhonda Sider Edgington
December 23 - Axelle Pringalle Pelfrêne, alto with Dr. Julia Brown, organ
DECEMBER - Mitten Tree:
Priscilla Circle is collecting winter mittens, gloves, hats and scarves on the Mitten Tree in the Narthex. Items gathered from December 4 to January 8 will be given to In the Image.
DECEMBER 5 - Mom’s Night Out:
Thursday, 6:30pm Houlihan's - Breton Village with shopping stroll afterward through Breton Village stores.
DECEMBER 6 - 49UP Christmas Dinner - 6:30 pm:
Mayflower members and friends are invited to the annual 49UP Christmas Dinner, to be held at
Charley’s Crab Restaurant- 63 Market Ave SW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 A festive 6:30 p.m. Social Hour will be followed by a delectable sit-down Dinner. Cost of $45.00 per person, includes taxes, tips, and free parking. Please bring cash or credit card for Social Hour. Complimentary parking is provided directly beside the restaurant and valet parking is also available. Please send a $45.00 check (per person) made out to Gwen Wallin, 2538 Beechwood Drive SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506.
Your check is your reservation.
Deadline is Monday, December 2. Contact Gwen at 616-570-2814 or
gwenwallinis@gmail.com
with questions.
DECEMBER 8 - Advent Alive:
Gather for fellowship, crafts, music and treats following worship.
DECEMBER 9 - Deadline for Honorary Poinsettias Order:
Honorary poinsettias will decorate the sanctuary with dedications listed in the Christmas Eve Bulletin. Order envelopes are in the pew racks and may be placed in the offering pouch or church office.
DECEMBER 12 - Embellish Handbells - 7:30pm:
West Michigan’s premiere handbell ensemble, returns to Mayflower for their holiday concert.
DECEMBER 15 - Cantata Sunday:
A Festival of Carols arranged by John Rutter featuring the Chancel Choir and members of the Grand Rapids Symphony.
DECEMBER 18 - Ladies Christmas Luncheon:
Please join us on Wednesday at 12:30 for a lovely Christmas luncheon at
Pietro's
on 28th St near Breton. All are welcome. Due to the holidays, reservations are necessary. Please call or text: Maris Rosema @ 616-821-0413 or the church office.
DECEMBER 22 - Christmastide Service:
Join us for this joyous service as we celebrate the upcoming birth
of Christ.
DECEMBER 24 - Christmas Eve Services:
5:00pm Family Pageant Service
7:30pm Service of Lessons and Carols in the English Cathedral tradition
11:00pm Candlelight Service
