ADVENT ~ CHRISTMAS at NORTHWOOD
Let us take time now to plan through this meaningful season.
Daily Advent Prayer Calendar & Candle
An aid to guide your daily devotional time. Prepare; listen; pray.
Christmas Gift Ministry
We need your donations of non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, gifts for the children, and cash, as we support seven families for a total of 18 people. We need people willing to assemble and deliver hampers—delivery by Dec 18. Please reach out to April Watson at 604-842-5734 or watsonaprild@gmail.com.
November 29 @ 6pm ~ Pot Luck Christmas Decoration Party
Let’s decorate our spiritual home for the seasons ahead. ‘Finger foods’ welcomed as we nibble and decorate the church.
Children’s Christmas Party ~ December 6 @6-8:30 pm
Come and deck the halls with fun! All ages are welcome as we enjoy games, treats, short movies, and crafts. Admission is by donation of non-perishable food items or toiletries, toothbrushes, thermal underwear, gloves, or socks for the unhoused.
Senior’s Christmas Pot-Luck ~ December 4 @ 10:30 am
Join us for carols and merriment prior to lunch. We ask that you sign up for this popular event so we can accommodate everyone.
Sunday Morning Advent Worship
• December 1 @ 10:30 am ~ Advent One Worship: Hope
• December 8 @ 10:30 am ~ Advent Two Worship: Peace
• December 15 @ 10:30 am ~ Advent Three Worship: Joy
• December 22 @ 10:30 am ~ Advent Four Worship: Love
Featuring the Choral Cantata: “And Glory Shone Around”
Jazz Vespers Christmas Worship: December 15 @ 3:30 pm
• A Jazzy Christmas with “The Leora Cashe Quartet”
Quiet Christmas Worship Service: December 22 @ 2 pm
Designed for those navigating the grief journey, we gather and make room at the manger for Christ to be born. Join us if this might be where life is for you. Or, bring someone journeying through their loss.
Christmas Eve Worship: December 24 @ 7:00 pm
Candlelight, Carols, and Communion with the Steel Drums of “Sweet Pan”. This ‘Caribbean Style’ service tells the story of waiting, preparing, and the arrival of the Christ Child. Festive Caribbean attire is encouraged!