WEEKLY NEWS
December 18
A "Christian" Christmas
Christmas is a Christian holiday. It’s name means “A Celebration of Christ.” Unfortunately, the Christian part is ignored or even forgotten. Christmas for most people is just a fun winter celebration and a break from everyday life.
There’s nothing wrong with a winter celebration. Trees. Lights. Mythical creatures. Presents. Tamales. Cookies. These are fun. But how does a Christian celebrate the birth of Jesus? Listen to my devotional for some ideas!
Pastor Jack
Movie Suggestions
There are many “Christmas Classic” movies that people watch every year. Here are two I think you might enjoy:
The Nativity Story is maybe the best of the movies that tell the story of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. It was released in 2006. (We showd it at our church several years back!)
The Fourth Wise Man is an unusual (and little known) movie that tells a fictional story of a wise man. It has many Biblical allusions and was released in 1985.
Pastor Jack
Sunday's Drama From December 15
Scott Snow as Joseph
Tax Credits for Contributions
Many of our partners are “Qualified Charitable Organizations.” Arizona gives a dollar-for-dollar credit, up to $440 per person/$938 per couple. You get back 100% of your gift, and when you file your taxes! The following partners qualify. They are listed with their webpage and tax code:
BBQ Mission, bbqmission.org, 22718
Lutheran Social Services (Specify it’s for IHELP), lss-sw.org, 20277
Mission of Mercy, amissionofmercy.org/arizona, 20941
St. Mary’s Food Bank, stmarysfoodbank.org, 20208
Pastor Jack and Dawn have given this way in addition to their tithes to ABC for many years. It works, and it’s easy to claim on your Arizona Taxes. Ask him for more information!
The childrens Sunday School would like to invite you to join us for a Christmas Party. This party is for your K-6 students and their families! Snacks, Sweets and Surprises!
See you Sunday!!!
Prayer Meeting Online and In Person!
We meet for prayer every Wednesdays at 5:30 pm in conjunction with our Wednesday meal. We also have an online prayer group meeting on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. You can join prayer meeting via zoom by following this link.
BBQ Mission, December 18, 11:00 am
Family Night at Church, December 18, 5:30 pm
Angel Tree Christmas Party, December 21
Christmas Eve Service, December 24, 6:00 pm
Food Distribution, MONDAY, January 6, , 8:00 am
BBQ Missions and Family Nights Resume, January 8
Senior Adult Concert, January 16, 11:00 am