We warmly invite you to join our church family at 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve as we come together to celebrate the joyous birth of Jesus Christ. Our celebration will feature a candlelight communion service. To add a special blessing to your evening, arrive early and immerse yourself in a beautiful musical prelude.

Year-End Reports: Treasurers of Sunday School classes, Chancel Choir, and Mennonite Choral Society, please turn in your year-end reports by Tuesday, Dec. 31. 

Annual Business Meeting Reports: Year-end reports for Ministries Council, Spiritual Guidance Cabinet, Stewardship/Facilities Commission (Trustees), Adult Ministries Committee, Endowment Board of Trustees, Worship Commission, Witness Commission, Care Commission, Disciple Commission, and pastors are due to the church office no later than Tuesday, Dec. 31. 

Individual Year-End Giving: In order for year-end contributions to be credited to this year’s giving, they must be received at the church office, or postmarked, by Dec. 31. The church office will be open until noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Contributions received after December 31 will be posted as 2025 giving.

Christmas Party: Youth will be having their annual Christmas Party Wednesday, December 18, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. There will be a $5.00 gift exchange, trivia, snacks, and more! 

Late Nighter: Youth will have a late-nighter on December 27. Cost is $25, which includes laser tag and IHOP. Grab a flyer to register. If you have questions, please ask. 

Winter Retreat: The Youth Winter Retreat will take place at Camp Luz on January 31-February 2. The cost is $30.00 to attend. The deadline to register is January 15, 2025. Please sign up and grab a flyer. Details and registration are via the First Mennonite Church QR code and Camp Luz QR code on the flyers. 

Adult small groups will begin studying the book of Revelation in January. Contact the church office or Pastor Jim if you are interested in joining an adult small group. 

Mark your calendars! The MCC Meat Canner will be here at First Mennonite on Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. More details to come. 

The 2025 Adams Country Strong Marriage Conference will be held on February 7-8, 2025, at the Adams County 4-H Expo Hall! Marriage Playbook will be presented with guest speakers former NBA player Bay Forrest and wife Peg. For more details and/or to register, click here.

Join us Wednesday evenings for Bible study, personal enrichment, and fellowship.  There is something for everyone!

• 5:15 p.m. Grace Notes rehearsal (choir room) 
• 6:10 p.m. Mennonotes rehearsal (choir room) 
• 6:15 p.m. JAM rehearsal (Room 7) 
• 5:45-6:30 p.m. Fellowship Meal in the patio
• 7:00 p.m. Ages 0-3: Nursery
• 7:00 p.m. Ages 4-K: Room at the bottom of the ramp
• 7:00 p.m. Grades 1-5: Family Life Center
• 7:00 p.m. Youth: Youth Room (opens at 6:30 p.m.) 
• 7:00 p.m. Bible Study (Chapel)
• 7:00 p.m. Band of Brothers Men’s Group (Room 13) 
• 7:00 p.m. She Shares Women’s Group (Room 15) 
• 7:00 p.m. The “EDGE” for younger adults (Room 14) 
• 7:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Women’s Ministries, and Quilting
• 8:15 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal (choir loft of the sanctuary)

Children in grades 3-9 are invited to join in for a weekend of singing on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, 2025, here at First Mennonite Church! For additional information and/or to register, please visit mennoniteyouthchoir.com.

Contribute to the needs of our community by participating in Project Share. You can place your donations on the table in the foyer or in the box inside the east entrance of the church.  Suggestions for each month are listed below, but all donations are appreciated.

• January - Cereal & Baby Food
• February - Monetary Donations
• March - Vegetables
• April - Boxed/Pouched Side Dishes
• May - Cake, Brownie, Muffin Mixes
• June - Paper Products
• July - Personal Hygiene Products
• August - Feminine Hygiene Products
• September - Canned Meat
• October - Soups
• November - Pasta
• December - Beans

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Have you heard about pickleball? Pickleball is fun, social, and friendly. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn. Come to the Family Life Center on Tuesday and Thursday evening anytime between 6:30 and 8:30 and/or on Saturday morning between 9 and 11 and join other individuals, couples, and families as they enjoy a new game. Don't have a paddle? No problem. We have extra if you need one. Contact Craig Sprunger for more information - 260.450.4206.

Please note: There will be no pickleball in the Family Life Center in July and August.

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