Advent is a time of remembering and rejoicing in the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, as we look forward to His coming again. We will celebrate this season leading up to Christmas together in several special ways.

‣ ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SERMON SERIES

This Advent and Christmas season, we'll look at 1 Corinthians 1:30-31 as we learn to boast in the Lord Jesus Christ, who came to be our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption. Our new sermon series "Our Only Boast" starts Sunday, November 30 at 10:30 a.m.

‣ SUNDAY SPECIAL EVENTS

Join us for a Fellowship Breakfast on November 30 and a special time of prayer for the ministries of Chatham on December 7, both starting at 9 a.m.. See additional details on our Formation Class page.

‣ KIDS' CONNECTION CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE, DECEMBER 10

Everyone is welcome to join us Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a free children's performance as Kids' Connection shares the Christmas story in song and Scripture. We'll enjoy a time of refreshments and fellowship to follow in the Activity Center.

‣ CHRISTMAS CAROLING, DECEMBER 17

Come Christmas caroling with us on Wednesday, Dec. 17. We’ll meet at Chatham at 6:30 p.m., divide into groups and head out to sing carols at the homes of Chatham attendees and neighbors, returning around 8:30 p.m.

‣ CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE, DECEMBER 24
You are invited to our special Christmas Eve candlelight service Wednesday, December 24 at 7 p.m. as we celebrate Jesus' birth.

‣ ADVENT DEVOTIONALS & READING PLANS

If you would like to follow a devotional guide during the Advent season, this year we recommend "Let Earth Receive Her King" by Alistair Begg. A limited number of physical copies will be available for those unable to purchase, or you can download the book for free.

You may also be interested in the following free downloadable options:

• Crossway offers the 31-day Advent Scripture reading plan "God with Us," available to use with a free ESV.org account.
• Gospel in Life offers a free Advent devotional.
  
• "Good News of Great Joy" and "The Dawning of Indestructible Joy" are available in various formats from Desiring God.
• "The Weary World Rejoices" from TGC is available as a free e-book.
• For kids, "The Jesus Storybook Bible" Advent Kit includes music, coloring pages, ornaments and memory verse cards.
  
• "The Biggest Story" Christmas Devotional is also available as a free download with printable ornaments.
  

We hope you are refreshed and encouraged during this season of joy and anticipation as we celebrate the birth and coming of our King Jesus!