Knowing that Christmas is not always a joyful time, Community Church is offering a “Blue Christmas” service that includes special music on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. The service is open to anyone who is feeling the sting of loss or loneliness over the holiday season. The Meditation Garden and Prayer Chapel on the property are open at all times to anyone seeking a peaceful place of reflection

The angels’ story is a testimony to Christmas, to God becoming man, and the theme of this week’s worship service at LW Baptist on Sunday, Dec. 18, in Clubhouse 4 at 10 a.m. While LW Baptist worships God in LW, the angels worship simultaneously in heaven. But the Bible says that angels came to Earth at the time of the incarnation about 2,000 years ago, when Jesus came into the world. Scripture

The excitement of the Christmas season is evident at First Christian Church including the beautiful decorations, the beloved Christmas carols, and the anticipation of the birthday celebration of the Lord. Anyone who wants to experience the joy of the season is welcome to join in the celebration. Message From the Pastor This week’s message centers on self-imposed consequences people encounter

Service/Gathering Times: Sunday morning at 10:30 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2; Wednesday morning Bible study at 10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The Hymn Sing is this Sunday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. Sermon for this week: Grandparents, great aunts and uncles, and other elder family members are often the best models of demonstrating unconditional love when it comes to gift-giving.

“Love Comes Down and Dwells Amongst Us” is the theme for Redeemer Lutheran Church’s worship service on the final Sunday of Advent, Dec. 18. As believers prepare for celebration of the birth of the Messiah at Christmas, Redeemer Lutheran prays: “God of the covenant, you call us to proclaim the coming of your kingdom. Give us the courage you gave the apostles, that we may faithfully witness to