December 15, 2019

MESSAGE NOTES‘Tis the Season | Part 3

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for

the Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and

his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.” Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.

Luke 1:46-56 (NIV)

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the Let’s Connect card.Blue Christmas –TONIGHT at 7:00 pm. If you have experienced a loss and this Christmas is hard for you, ae invited to this special service of encouragement, comfort, hope and peace.

Trolley Rides – Friday, December 20th, 6 pm – 9 pm. Join us for our signature event as we have fun singing Christmas carols, tour lighted neighborhoods and enjoy hot chocolate. This is a great opportunity for our friends and neighbors to experience the warmth and radical hospitality of our church! Make sure to sign up for yourself and friends at egracechurch.com/events or text ‘TROLLEY’ TO 941-241-0188.

Christmas Eve Services – Tuesday, December 24th at 7 & 9:41 pm. Bring your friends for a contemporary candle light service to celebrate the birth of Jesus! Childcare for kids age 3 and under provided at the 7pm service.

Grief Share – Thursdays, 6 – 7:30 starting December 12th for 6 weeks in the Gathering Place. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Sign up at the Info Desk or text ‘GRIEFSHARE’ to 941-241-0188.

Senior shoeboxes – We are collecting shoeboxes to hand out to seniors at the memory care facilities. If you can help brighten someone’s holiday, please bring a huggable sized stuffed animal and/or wrapped shoebox back to the church by Sunday, Dec. 22nd. We will be handing them out on Christmas Eve. So we would love for you to come along! Suggested items to include are: Stuffed animal, socks, coloring book and colored pencils, small treat, something festive, lotion, and picture books. Indicate on your Lets Connect Card!

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