NASHV I L L E ROAD COMMUN I T Y CHURCH NEWS L E T T ER DEC 20 - DEC 27, 2 0 1 9

FAMILY HAPPENINGS!> HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Andrea Wilson who celebrates herBirthday on December 21st!> HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Dave Hennig who celebrates his 40thBirthday on December 21st!

QUICK LOOK CALENDAR:> DECEMBER 21 / 6:30PM / J-Walkers Sr Hi Youth Night> DECEMBER 24 / 7PM / Christmas Eve Gathering> DECEMBER 29 / 10:30AM / Prayer Walk at Regeneration> DECEMBER 31 / Happy New Year!

JOINING IN PRAISE + PRAYER TOGETHER> Charissa Yavtucovich has been diagnosed with breastcancer. Please pray for Charissa as she began herchemotherapy this week.> Praise the Lord as Imani's Place Transition House isopening! Please pray as they are preparing to have theyoung ladies move in in the next few weeks and as theylook for volunteer support.> Ethan Lawson leaves on January 1st for Korea as part ofhis School of Ministry course requirement. Please pray forhis preparations as well as unity and smooth travel for theteam.

When you are aware of items that we as a community canjoin together with in praise and prayer - please letMelanie in the church office know

J-WALKERS SR HIGH YOUTH NIGHTSATURDAY / DEC 21 / 6:30PM / 32 REGENTVIEW DR, BRAMPTONIf you’re in grades 9-12 then there’s always room for youand on December 21st we’re gathering for a littleChristmas celebratin’! That means Christmas goodies anda great time! If you’re planning on joining the fun - pleaseRSVP and let Wanda and Brent know

UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATERSSUNDAY / DEC 22 / 10:30AM / MAIN AUDITORIUMDon’t call it ugly if someone you love knit it for you -instead call it “an inspired choice” and go with it! Havesome fun, wear yours (or make one) and enjoy the safetyin numbers on December 22nd as we take a big goofypicture of us all at our Sunday morning gathering!

SUNDAY MORNING GATHERING DECEMBER 22The Good News of Jesus birth is news for all people in allplaces and all times. God himself has come to rescue andrenew all things in and thru His Son. This Sunday ourChristmas Playlist will take us to the lyrics of “Hark TheHerald Angels Sing” looking at Jesus - “Veiled in flesh, theGodhead see; Hail, th'incarnate Deity: Pleased, as man,with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel!” looking at howEmmanuel - God with us - dwells, not only with usgeographically but dwells also for us.

CHRISTMAS EVE GATHERINGTUESDAY / DEC 24 / 7-8PM / MAIN AUDITORIUMWe’re gathering to celebrate the birth of Jesus, singcarols, enjoy hot cider and the company of family andfriends! We’ll keep it to 1 hour and we hope you’ll includeus all as part of your Christmas Eve celebrations!

PRAYER WALK AT REGENERATION IN BRAMPTONSUNDAY / DEC 29 / 10:30AM / BRAMPTONWe’re going to end the year together and pray thru thedowntown core of Brampton at Regeneration Outreach.We’ll meet in Brampton, walk and pray - finishing upwith a tour of the Thrift Store and then eat lunch as afamily. Our prayer walk will be approximately 1.3km. Inorder for everyone to participate together we haveoptions for those who want to walk and for those whomay find the distance a challenge:FOR THOSE PARTICIPATING ON THE WALK:We’re going to meet at Rosalea Park - 59 Church Streetin Brampton and begin our walk there. Once we returnfrom the walk we’ll drive to the Regeneration Thrift Storeat 253 Queen Street East and celebrate communion,eating lunch together.

FOR THOSE NOT PARTICIPATING ON THE WALK:We’re going to meet at the Regeneration Thrift Store at253 Queen Street East and pray inside together for theministry and the guests of Regeneration. We’ll be joinedby those walking at approximately 11:30 and then we’llcelebrate communion and eat lunch together.

FOR THOSE PARTICIPATING ON THE WALK:MEET AT ROSALEA PARK - 59 CHURCH ST EAST AT 10:30AM

FOR THOSE NOT PARTICIPATING ON THE WALK:MEET AT THE REGENERATION THRIFT STORE AT 10:30AM:253 QUEEN STREET EAST, BRAMPTON

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR!The Coldest Night of the Year is on Saturday, February 22,2020. CNOY is a family-friendly national walk-a-thon that’sa great and fun way to live out the love of God! Ourwalking supports Regeneration Outreach Community inBrampton and raises funds that help to serve hungry,homeless and hurting people in our community and in 136communities across Canada! Stay tuned for more infoand lets plan to walk together!

THANK YOU!The surprise celebration last Sunday for our 25th weddinganniversary was very special! Thank you for the kind andgracious words of encouragement - they meant a lot to us.It was a blessing from the Nashville Road family that wewill never forget! The cake and cookies - also awesome!

VOLUNTEERING AT IMANI’S PLACE!It started with a woman named Lisa who had a vision tohouse, mentor and support young women who findthemselves vulnerable, homeless and at risk forexploitation.Imani’s Place is now open and offers young women ages16-25 who are at risk to become homeless or are currentlyhomeless and disadvantaged the opportunity to movetowards an independent and positive future in order tofulfill your personal potential.We recognize young women need a wide range of supportto help rebuild their life. We are able to help young womenby providing a safe and secure place to regulate whileproviding life skills and a range of wrap around supports,including counseling, employment educational and spiritualand therapeutic supports as well as outreach services andin a family friendly atmosphere and model.We are actively seeking qualified volunteers to helpserve. If you are interested in learning more - pleasespeak with Marisa Parise for all the details and to pickup a volunteer application.

THERMAL SOCKS NEEDED!Julian Boynton is leading an initiative to help make adifference in the lives of Brampton’s homeless atRegeneration Outreach Community and you can be adifference maker! We’re looking for Thermal Socks tohelp meet a very practical need to bring warmth thiswinter. Julian has a “sock box” in the church buildinglobby right nest to the Christmas Tree for you tocontribute your thermal sock gifts. On behalf of Julianand the guests at Regeneration - thank you! Yourgenerosity makes a tremendous difference!

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