JOY TO THE WORLD,

THE LORD HAS COME!

There is just an added excitement in the air this time of year. There really is a spirit of anticipation & expectation. That’s what ADVENT is all about! That is why we heartily sing, “Joy To The World, The Lord Has Come!” We had an incredible Sunday this past weekend at Midland Valley Community as our children led us in their powerful Christmas musical. The house was packed, Pastor Jillian and her team did an awesome job getting the kids ready, and then the children just “knocked it out of the park!” As I said on Sunday after the program, “if that didn’t put you in the Christmas Spirit, then somethings wrong!”

This coming Lord’s Day, the wee little children will be opening both worship services with our annual “Not So Silent Night!” Don’t dare miss this Sunday, and be sure and have your cameras ready, it’s going to be fun! We will also be announcing on Sunday our HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS OFFERING goal for this year, as well as revealing what exciting project we are wanting to fund and support. On Sunday night, at 6PM, make plans to bring some friends & family to the Adult Christmas Musical, “All Things New…a night of worship!”

One week from tonight is our ALL-CHURCH CHRISTMAS DINNER (December 14), and in addition to all the delicious food, our Pastoral Staff is planning another unforgettable Christmas skit! Rumor is…Pastor John Faircloth is even going to participate!!! 

Amid all the busyness and stress of the Holiday Season, let’s keep singing: JOY TO THE WORLD, THE LORD HAS COME!

See ya Sunday!

Pastor David A. Gallimore

Opportunities Tonight @ Midland Valley Community Nazarene

5:15-6:30 PM

Wednesday Night Dinner

6:30 PM

Nursery (Birth - 2 years)

Pre-School Pals (3 years)

Bible Buddies (4 & 5 Years)

Caravans (1st - 6th grade)

FUSE "Flannel & Flapjacks" Christmas Party @ The Youth Chapel on the Hill

Choir Practice In The Sanctuary

Wednesday Night Wisdom in the FMC

Men's Bible Discussion in room #313 in the FMC

KIDSWAY NEWS

"Not So Silent Night" Program - If Pastor Jillian has contacted you about your child participating in the Not So Silent Night Children's Program on December 11th, please arrive 30 minutes early during your selected service time. We will meet in the nursery for everyone to get dressed. If you haven't been contacted but would like your child to participate, please contact Pastor Jillian. Thank you! 

January 6 (Friday) - KidsWay Lock-In 6-11pm at the church. We need lots of volunteers to make this event happen! Online registration for the children will be posted on the KidsWay facebook page and the MVC app. Fee is $8 per child to assist with food and supplies. Please contact Pastor Jillian with any questions or to let her know if you are interested in volunteering! 

ALL CHURCH CHRISTMAS PARTY

Wednesday, December 14th

6:30 PM

The church will provide the ham, turkey & dressing, and drinks.

Please bring your favorite side dishes and desserts to share.

ANGEL TREE

Angel gifts are due back by December 11, wrapped,

bundled together in a big bag or box, and marked with your angel number.

Call Elizabeth Morris @ (803) 645-5211 with any questions.

The Bible Babes

Will have their annual white elephant gift exchange at MiRancho following the study next Tuesday, December 13. (White elephant means something new or used you already own and would like to regift). We will NOT meet on Dec. 20 & 27, but will resume on January 3. Hope to see you at Bible Study next week, December 13 @ 10:00 am in sanctuary overflow.

Join us this Sunday night,

December 11 @ 6:00 PM

for a night of worshipful Christmas music.

Our adult choir and orchestra will lead us in worship

with favored Christmas classics and newer songs.

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The GAP Fundraiser

for the Passion Conference

immediately following night of Christmas music.



Menu:

Potato Soup

Chili

Salad Bar

No entry fee but we will be collecting donations.

We are taking 30 students and need all the help we can get!

Thank you!

Caregivers Support Group

This Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 4:00 PM in the FMC Cafeteria

We welcome anyone who is caring for another person on a long-term basis and who seeks physical, emotional, psychological, or spiritual assistance, counsel, advice, or prayer focused on relieving some of the burden of the care giving role -- to include those care givers not otherwise associated with MVCN.

MAN UP

We will not be meeting the month of December

Man Up will resume Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Show Your Eagle Pride. Help make a difference in the Midland Valley Christian Academy. Turn everyday purchases into money for the academy when you use your MVCA SRP Affinity debit card.  Learn more at Affinity Cards.

GOT THE BLUES, LONELY or DEPRESSED during the holidays? Join us for a night of beating the blues God's way. Thurs, DEC 15th @ 6:30 pm in The Chapel On The Hill game room. To reserve your spot, text "Count me in!"and your name to Kim Dailey at (803) 507-2081. Look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday Night Dinner

December 7, 2022

5:15 - 6:30 PM

Menu For Tonight:

Pasta Fagioli Soup

Chicken Cheddar Ranch Casserole

Bread

Salad

Dessert