CHRISTMAS at ROSE DRIVE FRIENDS CHURCH
DECEMBER 23 AT 7:30PM | DECEMBER 24 AT 3:30 & 5:30PM
CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE
LISTS AVAILABLE: Nov 18 & 25 | COLLECTION: Nov 25 & Dec 2
Christmas should be a day filled with joy, security, and celebration! For some, Christmas can be painful, lonely, and triggering. The inability to provide gifts for loved ones can cause feelings of shame and worthlessness.
We are partnering with the non-profit organization, Solidarity, to collect new, unwrapped gifts for kids age 0-18 within $15-40, and gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon, Kohl’s, etc. to buy gifts in most needed ages. They host a Christmas Store for families in at-risk neighborhoods, and sell the gifts at prices that don’t cause anxiety, but rather pride and dignity in allowing them to be able to buy something meaningful for their children. (100% of the proceeds from the Christmas Store go back to Solidarity to support their programs.) Pick up a suggested donations list on November 18, and then bring any gifts back on Sundays, November 25 and December 2.
WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 & 7 | 7-9 PM | CENTER BUILDING
Join us for our Women’s Christmas Celebration: “Come to the Table” on Thursday, December 6 or Friday, December 7 from 7-9PM in the Center Building (table preview 6:30PM). Invite your neighbors and friends; all are welcome! Tickets are $10 and are available online HERE (beginning 11/11) or on the patio on Sundays.
Love Your Neighbor Christmas Guide
Opportunities abound at Christmas time to be a part of a neighborhood celebration! Coming up short on ideas? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with 31 ways to love your neighbors this Christmas! Click HERE to download a copy of our guide!
WEEKLY ENEWSLETTER
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CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
To see what’s going on with our church family and our community, please visit our new COMMUNITY NEWS page!
WEEKLY CALENDAR:
SUNDAY, 11/18
Solidarity Gift Drive lists available
9 & 10:30 am – Worship Services, Sanctuary
5:00 pm – Thanksgiving Service, Sanctuary
6:30 pm – College Friendsgiving, Room E001
MONDAY, 11/19
7:00 pm – Open Gym
TUESDAY, 11/20
6:30 am – Pray for Our Church (Early Christians), D108
7:00 pm – Overcomers Outreach (Christian 12-step program), Choir Room
WEDNESDAY, 11/21
6:00 am – Morning Basketball
4:00-5:00 pm – Food Pantry Open
6:30 pm – Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, Prayer Room (A110)
THURSDAY, 11/22
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Church Office Closed
FRIDAY, 11/23
Church Office Closed
SATURDAY, 11/24
9:00-10:00 am – Food Pantry Open
9:00 am – RDF Softball League, Ball field
SUNDAY, 11/25
Solidarity Gift Drive lists available
9 & 10:30 am – Worship Services, Sanctuary
12:00 pm – College Group, Undergrounds Café (E010)