An Unlikely advent

Extraordinary People of the Christmas Story
Expect the unexpected this Christmas

This four-week Advent study focuses on the experiences of four sets of often overlooked characters in the Nativity story. During this Advent season, Rachel Billups guides readers through the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace by sharing the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah, Herod, the Magi, and the shepherds. Each set of unexpected characters has something to teach about living faithfully on the journey to Christmas.

Participants should acquire their own book for the study.  Books may be purchased from a variety of outlets such as Cokesbury, Amazon, etc.

• Session 1: Monday, November 24th
• Session 2: Monday, December 1st
• Session 3: Monday, December 8th
• Session 4: Monday, December 15th

Church family Christmas party & Christmas mission project

Sunday, December 14th at 5:30 pm in the TMMC

• Wrapping Station and Prayer for Donations to The Right Place and Diversicare

• Christmas Carols  ~  Christmas Games  ~  Christmas Finger Foods
• *There will be a box in the TMMC to collect these items.  Please bring your donations by Sunday, December 14th.  Our mission project will be paired with our annual Christmas Party.  You are invited to wear your best festive Christmas clothing and bring your favorite holiday finger foods.

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The Right Place Needs:
Ground Coffee (No K-Cups Please)
Non-Refrigerated Creamer
​Bags of Sugar

Diversicare Needs:
​Cozy Blankets
Non-Slip Socks
Large Print Puzzle Books
Coloring Books
Colored Pencils/Markers
Large 2026 Calendars
Tissues
Body Sprays
Perfume
Essential Bags (for walkers & wheelchairs)
Snacks (Chips, Crackers, Sugar Free Candy, Popcorn)

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