Simple Christmas Pageant | December 7 | 10 am
It is time, once again, for our Simple Christmas Pageant that will be held during the morning service on Sunday December 7th.
Happy Birthday Jesus Party | December 21st | 10 am
Kids 4yrs - 4th grade join us December 21st @10am as we celebrate Jesus' Birthday! We will celebrate with the story of Jesus' birth, games, crafts and cake
Christmas Eve | December 24 | 4pm
Join us for our Christmas Eve service at 4pm! Come as you are, have a cookie and some hot chocolate, and enjoy the program. We will sing carols, reflect on the beautiful hope of God’s incarnational love, and share in a traditional candle lighting during the service.
Stories & Song | December 28 | 10 am
Join us on Sunday, December 28, as we close out the year by offering praise and thanksgiving to God for His faithfulness. We’ll hear stories from our community and worship together in song.
Christmas Tree Giving
Give back to one of our local ministry partners this Christmas season! Starting Nov 30, choose a tag from the Christmas tree in the lobby and bring in the items listed to help us stock RETA with essential items like diapers, wipes, and pull-ups. Let’s shower RETA and all those they support with love this Christmas!
It is time, once again, for our Simple Christmas Pageant that will be held during the morning service on Sunday December 7th.
Happy Birthday Jesus Party | December 21st | 10 am
Kids 4yrs - 4th grade join us December 21st @10am as we celebrate Jesus' Birthday! We will celebrate with the story of Jesus' birth, games, crafts and cake
Christmas Eve | December 24 | 4pm
Join us for our Christmas Eve service at 4pm! Come as you are, have a cookie and some hot chocolate, and enjoy the program. We will sing carols, reflect on the beautiful hope of God’s incarnational love, and share in a traditional candle lighting during the service.
Stories & Song | December 28 | 10 am
Join us on Sunday, December 28, as we close out the year by offering praise and thanksgiving to God for His faithfulness. We’ll hear stories from our community and worship together in song.
Christmas Tree Giving
Give back to one of our local ministry partners this Christmas season! Starting Nov 30, choose a tag from the Christmas tree in the lobby and bring in the items listed to help us stock RETA with essential items like diapers, wipes, and pull-ups. Let’s shower RETA and all those they support with love this Christmas!
Wing Men | Second Monday of the Month | 7pm
Join me (Anthony) at the Goshen Wings Etc. on the second Monday of the month at 7pm. Wings, other men, and the community we often need but don't seek out. There will not be an October Wingmen, but we will see you in November.
LifePoint Ladies Taco Night Cancelled
LifePoint Ladies Taco Night at Hacienda has been cancelled for the month of December. We will meet again in January.
Ladies Game Night | Third Thursday | 5:30 – 7 PM
Ladies! Join us on the 3rd Thursday of the month for games, snacks, and an opportunity to connect with one another. Bring a friend, a snack to share, and a white elephant gift. Contact Kristyn Sleeseman for more info at 574-971-1212.
Church Mailboxes
Please check your church mailboxes by the Welcome Center. Your mail is located underneath your names.
Christmas Cards
It's the most wonderful time of the year- and for some of us that means giving and receiving Christmas cards! If you are planning to use the mailboxes in the church foyer for Christmas card delivery assigned people will put the cards in the mailboxes. Please put your cards for delivery in alphabetical order by last name and place them in the red basket by the Welcome Center, thank you!
Annual Meeting
Thank you to all who joined us for our Annual Meeting back on November 9th. We’re grateful to share that the 2026 Budget Proposal was ratified, along with the affirmation of several leaders: Teresa Vining and Chandler Buchfeller (Church Council), Emily Gephart (Nominating Committee), and Elizabeth Manly (Missions Committee).
End of Year Contributions
If you are wanting your donation to be recorded as a 2025 contribution according to IRS it must be received by the church on or before December 31 or postmarked by December 31. Checks received in 2026, even if dated 2025, will be recorded as donations for 2026. Thank you for your generosity and supporting the mission of Pointing People to Life with Jesus!
Weather Related Closings
As the weather is changing and we are seeing more snow in the forecast, remember that we will communicate all weather-related closings via email, WNDU-16 TV, WSBT-22 TV, our Lifepoint app and our Facebook page.
Join me (Anthony) at the Goshen Wings Etc. on the second Monday of the month at 7pm. Wings, other men, and the community we often need but don't seek out.
LifePoint Ladies Taco Night Cancelled
LifePoint Ladies Taco Night at Hacienda has been cancelled for the month of December. We will meet again in January.
Ladies Game Night | Third Thursday | 5:30 – 7 PM
Ladies! Join us on the 3rd Thursday of the month for games, snacks, and an opportunity to connect with one another. Bring a friend, a snack to share, and a white elephant gift. Contact Kristyn Sleeseman for more info at 574-971-1212.
Church Mailboxes
Please check your church mailboxes by the Welcome Center. Your mail is located underneath your names.
Christmas Cards
It's the most wonderful time of the year- and for some of us that means giving and receiving Christmas cards! If you are planning to use the mailboxes in the church foyer for Christmas card delivery assigned people will put the cards in the mailboxes. Please put your cards for delivery in alphabetical order by last name and place them in the red basket by the Welcome Center, thank you!
Annual Meeting
Thank you to all who joined us for our Annual Meeting back on November 9th. We’re grateful to share that the 2026 Budget Proposal was ratified, along with the affirmation of several leaders: Teresa Vining and Chandler Buchfeller (Church Council), Emily Gephart (Nominating Committee), and Elizabeth Manly (Missions Committee).
End of Year Contributions
If you are wanting your donation to be recorded as a 2025 contribution according to IRS it must be received by the church on or before December 31 or postmarked by December 31. Checks received in 2026, even if dated 2025, will be recorded as donations for 2026. Thank you for your generosity and supporting the mission of Pointing People to Life with Jesus!
Weather Related Closings
As the weather is changing and we are seeing more snow in the forecast, remember that we will communicate all weather-related closings via email, WNDU-16 TV, WSBT-22 TV, our Lifepoint app and our Facebook page.