Message from God’s Word: Pastor Michael D. Williams
Upcoming Messages:
“Where’s the PEACE?”
2nd Sunday of Advent
Orchard Family Annual Meeting Results
The Orchard Family met last weekend after service for a brief opening followed up with a membership vote. Items on the agenda: 2025 Proposed Budget, Trustee and Missions Team, Treasure and Clerk: The Budget, Ministry Teams, Treasure and Clerk passed with a 93% or higher approval. Thank you for your participation. Respectfully Submitted by Beth A. Stringer, Orchard Church Clerk
Christmas Eve Service December 24th
Please plan to join us here at the Orchard for Christmas Eve Service. We will plan to “Worship Under the Stars” meeting at 5:30 PM. Carols! Lights! Dress for the weather to worship and celebrate the birth of Jesus! After service enjoy cup of cocoa and Christmas cookies as we kick off the Holiday. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
*in case of inclement weather, Christmas Eve Service will be inside.
The Chosen “Holy Night”
The Orchard is happy to announce that we are able to continue on with the Chosen series. As special presentation of the Christmas: Holy Night will be our performance. Here’s the preview: At the start of the New Testament, Israel is enduring a 400-year silence from God, experiencing hopelessness, shame, sadness, and isolation. Suddenly, the silence is broken by angels speaking and singing of the coming of a Rescuer in the birth of a child. This child will bring a great turning toward hope, peace, joy, and love. Please join us after service December 22nd for this special showing. Show time 11:30, snacks provided. This showing is approx. 50 minutes. What an awesome way to kick off the birth of our Savior!
Meal Distribution Update
The Orchard Church will be suppling Christmas Hams for our guest on Wednesday, December 18th. This will be the end of 2024 Meal Distribution. Ideas for 2025 are in the works. Thank you for helping provide meals for families in our community and helping with Christmas Dinner.
Weather Alert!
In the case of bad weather and the possibility of cancelling Worship service, please check our website for cancellation updates. Our website will be the quickest option for our current cancellation schedule. Also, during regular office hours if school is cancelled due to the weather, the Orchard Office will be closed as well. Thank you for understanding.
Lottie Moon International Mission Study
Saturday December 7th , 2024 ~ 5-8 PM
Join us as we learn how the gospel is being shared in Central Asia, a region that stretches from the Caspian Sea and Eastern Europe to western China and Mongolia and from Afghanistan and Iran to Russia. This Mission Study is open to everyone. Questions, contact Sharon Greer. Dinner is included! This is a FREE Event!
Growing In: Relationships
Prayer Request
Weekly prayer request goes out to our dedicated prayer team.
If you have a prayer request, please indicate your request on the communication card or email [email protected].
Calling All Women!
Women’s fellowship group will be meeting Monday, December 9th at the Church from 6pm-8pm. We will open with short devotion time and lots of snacks to enjoy. Ladies, please invite a friend! This is a great way to connect with the Orchard Church family.
Growing In: Service
Mark Your Calendar for upcoming Orchard Events:
December 9th – Women’s Fellowship Group – 6-8 PM
December 18th – Christmas Meal Distribution
December 20th ~ Youth Group After Dark 7-9 PM
December 22nd – Christmas Message and showing “Chosen Christmas” movie
December 24th – Christmas Eve Service under the Stars: 5:30 PM
Office Closed: December 23rd thru January 7th
Mark Your Calendar for upcoming Orchard Events: Youth Group Updates
- December 20th ~ Youth Group After Dark 7-9 PM.