Weekly Update, November 26th, 2025
Hi Church,
Hope you enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving tomorrow! God has given us much to be grateful for, most of all our glorious salvation in Christ. I encourage you to take some time to give thanks specifically to the Lord. Our gratitude should be expressed, not assumed. Psalm 107:1 says, “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!”
Christmas Decorating
Thank you to everyone who stayed last Sunday to decorate the church for Christmas. It looks beautiful There was so much help that we do not need additional help on Saturday.
Prayer Cohort: Living A Praying Life
Our new men’s prayer cohort is kicking off on Tuesday, Dec. 2! Together, we’ll walk through A Praying Life by Paul Miller – a practical guide to develop a consistent, personal rhythm of prayer. Each gathering includes guided prayer, discussion, and real-life application as we learn to move from talking about prayer to truly living a praying life together. This cohort will meet on Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30pm at the church. Sign up at the Connect Center or reach out to Nick Spurgeon or Adrian Mewshaw.
Advent Books
Parents, we would love to bless your family with an Advent devotion book at a discounted rate to help your family form the habit of consistent devotion time! The One We’re Waiting For: An Illustrated Advent Devotional for Families by Taylor Combs is a beautiful heirloom quality book that includes 24 paper ornaments to put on your tree as you establish the routine of devotion time together. These books retail for $22.99 however we are able to offer them to you for $12 per book. You may purchase your copy at the Child Check-In desk on Sunday.
Turning Christmas Moments Into Gospel Conversations
The Christmas season naturally opens doors with people who may be more receptive to the hope of the Gospel. Come learn simple, practical ways to make the most of your conversations with family, friends, and neighbors this year. This class will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 6:30-7:45pm in room 102 (next to the church office) and will be led by Pastor Scott. Please sign up in the church app or at the Connect Center.
Christmas Caroling
Join us in sharing Christmas with Annapolis on Friday, Dec. 5th. We will be singing Christmas carols, handing out snacks, and inviting people to worship with us this Christmas. One group will start at 6pm and the other group(s) will begin at 6:30pm. Please sign up using this link: Christmas Caroling, at the Connect Center or in the church app. We’ll all meet back at the church for a time of fellowship after caroling.
Buddhism Class
Jesus commanded the church to make disciples of all nations, but we have yet to complete our task. To do so, we must encounter those who have different belief systems. Out of love for God and love for the world, we should want to know what others believe so that we can effectively pray for them and share the gospel. To equip us, join us to learn about Buddhism, the world's fourth largest religion. We will discuss its history, beliefs, and our response. This class will meet in the multipurpose room on Sunday, Dec. 7th at 6pm. Sign up using this link: Buddhism Class, in the church app or at the Connect Center.
SonShiners and Youth Event
12 Games of Christmas: United Generations Edition on Saturday, Dec. 6th from 12-2pm in the multipurpose room. The SonShiners (55 and older) and Students will enjoy an afternoon of laughter, teamwork, and festive fun! There will be 12 hilarious holiday-themed games, youth and senior adult combined teams, festive lunch and snacks, and a devotion. Come dressed in your holiday colors and bring your Christmas cheer! There’s something for every generation – fun, food, and faith shared together. “One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts” Psalm 145:4. SonShiners and Youth should sign up using this link: 12 Games of Christmas, in the church app, or at the Connect Center.
Cookies & Cocoa
Ladies (6th grade and older), make plans to join us for the annual Women’s Ministry Cookies & Cocoa on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 2-4pm. You are invited to bring a dozen Christmas cookies to share, your favorite mug, a friend or two, and a dose of holiday cheer! We will enjoy some great fellowship, cookies, and cocoa WITH ALL THE TOPPINGS! Please sign up using this link: Cookies & Cocoa, in the church app, or at the Connect Center. You don’t want to miss this fellowship!
Germantown Elementary Christmas Gift Outreach
Our church will be providing Christmas gifts for needy children in our area. If you would like to participate, there will be a table set up in the atrium on Sunday. You will choose a child or a set of siblings, buy about $50 in gifts per child, wrap them, and return them to church by Dec. 14th. The church will reimburse you up to $50 per child.
Upcoming Events
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – 12/24, 6pm
Children’s Ministry Volunteer Training – 1/10, 9:00-10:30am
Students Winter Retreat – 1/23-25
Game On! Churchwide Fellowship – 1/31, 2-4pm
Blessings!
Pastor Bryan