Worship Gatherings at
2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, & 8:30 PM
Christmas Giving Opportunities:
Worship Gatherings at
2:30 PM
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:30 PM
Christmas Giving Opportunities:
Friday, December 6 from 5:00-7:30 PM
Come anytime to Create, Taste & Play in Bethlehem
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! Everyone is invited!
EVENT INFORMATION
Friday, December 6 from 5:00-7:30 PM
Open house style event – Lead yourself through Bethlehem. Interact with Live Animals, Activities, Mary, Joseph & Baby Jesus
– Live animals
– 8+ Interactive activities for the family
– Take photos with Mary, Joseph & Baby Jesus
– AND MORE!
VOLUNTEER & DONATE
VOLUNTEER
This event only happens because of volunteers! Join the fun by working at a station.
DONATE
– Purchase supplies on our Amazon Wishlist
– Sponsor a tent
– Contribute financially
Friday, December 6
from 5:00-7:30 PM
Come anytime to Create, Taste & Play in Bethlehem
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Everyone is invited!
EVENT INFORMATION
Friday, December 6 from 5:00-7:30 PM
Open house style event – Lead yourself through Bethlehem. Interact with Live Animals, Activities, Mary, Joseph & Baby Jesus
– Live animals
– 8+ Interactive activities for the family
– Take photos with Mary, Joseph & Baby Jesus
– AND MORE!
VOLUNTEER & DONATE
VOLUNTEER
This event only happens because of volunteers! Join the fun by working at a station.
DONATE
– Purchase supplies on our Amazon Wishlist
– Sponsor a tent
– Contribute financially
ADVENT/CHRISTMAS EVENTS:
NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM - Saturday, December 6
5th ANNUAL ‘A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM’
Friday, Dec. 6 from 5:00-7:30 PM – Open House Style
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT – Everyone is invited!
– Live animals
– 8+ Interactive activities for the family
– Take photos with Mary, Joseph & Baby Jesus
– AND MORE!
Volunteers & donations are what make this event happen every year! If you are interested in helping out in any way, reach out to Isabel Lutter at isabel.lutter@clcelkriver.org
ADVENT LUNCHEON - Wednesday, December 18
Everyone is invited to gather on Wednesday, December 18 in the sanctuary for an Advent Program put on by Central staff, Christmas Carols & Worship Time! All followed by Central’s staff hosting a lunch!
Date: Wednesday, December 18
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Central
RSVP by Monday, December 16
LESSON & CAROLS SUNDAY - Sunday, December 22
Both worship gatherings on Sunday, December 22
Join us as we journey through the entire Story of God (from Genesis to Revelation) using Scripture and Song!
Catch a glimpse of the marvelous unfolding story of God in one unique worship gathering!
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP - Sunday, December 24
Join us for Christmas Eve at
2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:30 PM
9:30 AM WORSHIP ONLY - Sunday, December 29
On Sunday, December 29, we will be joining together for worship at 9:30 AM ONLY
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
CHRISTMAS CHEER
Spread Christmas joy by helping provide essential items to children in our community this holiday season.
HOW TO HELP:
- Sponsor a Child: When you sponsor a child, you’ll shop for items they truly need such as clothing, bedding & shoes. Sponsors are asked to spend $75 to $100 on each child that they sponsor. The number of sponsors needed depends on the number of applications that are submitted. SPONSORSHIP HAVE BEEN FILLED
- Purchase Gift Cards: In addition to essential gifts, each family will also receive gift cards for a special holiday meal. If you’d like to contribute to this, you can either donate $25 gift cards or make financial donations in $25 increments. CLICK HERE TO MAKE $25 DONATIONS
- Volunteer to Help: Volunteers are needed to help with gift prep December 10-12 and gift distribution December 16-18, as well as potential shoppers. VOLUNTEER POSITIONS FILLED
- Share: If you or a family you know are in need this Christmas season, and they live in Elk River/Big Lake/Otsego, please reach out to Kirsten Gill at kirsten.gill@clcelkriver.org DEADLINE: NOV. 22
We appreciate your generosity and care for the families in our local community.
OPERATION HELP A VILLAGE
Operation Help a Village has raised money for a goat (actually several animals), helped to build a well, built infant kits for mothers, and assembled Hospice Kits for elderly in Tanzania.
This year, they will be raising money to help purchase a school bus for the future students of the Kibena school that is being built by our sister parish in Kibena, Tanzania.
Bring your donations to the table in the Lobby on Sunday mornings, December 1, 8 and 15 or click here
When you make a donation, don’t forget to get your sticker!
MILITARY CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
This Christmas season, our Military Ministry will be sending our Christmas spirit and prayers to the 20+ dedicated Military names on our prayer list. We will be sending each of our Military men and women a gift of thanks for their service and for their safe return home from deployments.
We will also be collecting NEW items for our homeless veterans in the St. Cloud. Drop off NEW socks, hats, mittens, scarves and flannel shirts at the Connect Center.
You can help by:
• Donating a $10.00 gift card (Subway, Burger King, Taco Bell, etc.)
• Donating money to cover the package postage
• Writing a note of thanks (Christmas cards provided)
• Drop off NEW socks, hats, mittens, scarves and flannel shirts
POINSETTIA IN HONOR OR MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE
Each year, Central creates a large tree made out of poinsettia plants. These plants are in honor or memory of loved ones in our congregation.
Starting soon