January Connect
The January edition of CONNECT will be available on January 10th. Please submit all articles to Sunny at connect@lewisvillebaptistchurch.com by next week, January 3rd.

Policy on Income Tax Receipts
Article IX of our Church Constitution states: “The fiscal year of the Church shall begin the first day of January and close on the last day of December. Any monetary donation must be received by, or if mailed, postmarked by December 31st to be eligible for an income tax receipt dated for that year.”

A Favour From Parents
We all love watching kids explore the world around them and try new things, and we hope to foster such growth here. In that vein, however, we do need to ask that parents and caregivers at Lewisville join us in making the stage area (and the instruments and equipment found there) and sound desk at the back of the auditorium off limits to little hands and feet. As cute as it can be, some folks who participate in the services come with their own equipment, and during the Christmas season we have various pieces of rented equipment around as well. We know you’ll want to join us in our efforts to respect others’ private property. Thanks so much!

When the Weather Outside is Frightful
Wake up to a winter wonderland on a Sunday morning?  If the snow is falling then you best be calling yoo-hoo…and by yoo-hoo we mean the church office or website!  For up to the minute information on possible service cancellations, there will be an announcement on the church phone line (853-7552) and website (www.lewisvillebaptistchurch.com) at or before 8:30am the morning of the snow event.  Please be sure and check online or call the church before venturing out in a Sunday morning storm!

Financial update
In order for all obligations to be met by year end, we need to receive $32,000 before year end. Please prayerfully consider what God would have you do to help us meet this objective.

KIDSVILLE

Childcare and Programming
There is no children’s programming this week for any age group. However, there are activity packs available for the kids on the connection table at the back of the gym that you are able to pick up.
The meeting room is open and set up as an area that is available to  parents to go with there child if needed.  We have a live feed so you won’t miss a single part of the service!

Children’s programs will return on January 3rd, 2010.

Policy on Income Tax Receipts
Article IX of our Church Constitution states: “The fiscal year of the Church shall begin the first day of  January and close on the last day of  December.  Any monetary donation must be received by, or if mailed, postmarked by December 31st to be eligible for an income tax receipt dated for that year.”

A Favour From Parents
We all love watching kids explore the world around them and try new things, and we hope to foster such growth here. In that vein, however, we do need to ask that parents and caregivers at Lewisville join us in making the stage area (and the instruments and equipment found there) and sound desk at the back of the auditorium off limits to little hands and feet. As cute as it can be, some folks who participate in the services come with their own equipment, and during the Christmas season we have various pieces of rented equipment around as well. We know you’ll want to join us in our efforts to respect others’ private property. Thanks so much!

When the Weather Outside is Frightful
Wake up to a winter wonderland on a Sunday morning?  If the snow is falling then you best be calling yoo-hoo…and by yoo-hoo we mean the church office or website!  For up to the minute information on possible service cancellations, there will be an announcement on the church phone line (853-7552) and website (www.lewisvillebaptistchurch.com) at or before 8:30am the morning of the snow event.  Please be sure and check online or call the church before venturing out in a Sunday morning storm!

Financial update
In order for all obligations to be met by year end, we need to receive $44,000 before year end. Please prayerfully consider what God would have you do to help us meet this objective.

KIDSVILLE

Childcare and Programming
During the month of December the Meeting Room will be set up as a children’s area with a live feed from the service or event.  This will allow for parents and caregivers to view the program if their little ones are restless and they need a place go when there is no childcare or they choose to remain with their child.

Childcare will be provided for infants to age 4 only, in the Meeting Room for both Christmas Eve services.

However please note there is NO childcare/programming for:
The Great Gift Exchange Kid’s Program             December 20th 6:30pm
Sunday Morning Service                                  December 27th 9:30 am

*Today there will be No Main Street program (K-Grade 4) during the Sunday morning service so the kids can enjoy the Choir’s Musical Production. Programs for infants to age 4 will be as usual.

Hey Kid’s Ministries Volunteers!
Did you get your gift? We want to say a big THANK YOU AND MERRY CHRISTMAS to all the kid’s ministries volunteers…you guys are the best!  Please stop by the table in Connections Café to pick up your gift made especially for you by us!

The Kidsville Kids

The Great Gift Exchange
It’s finally here!  Wee Worship’s production….”The Great Gift Exchange”.  You won’t want to miss it!  So come out tonight at 6:30 pm to support and encourage our kids and to hear a great message kid style.  This is also an evening to support the New Life Mission.  Please bring an unwrapped gift to be given to a child at the New Life Mission.
**Kids that are a part of the Wee Worship Choir please be here by 5:30 pm. All other kids involved in the production arrive by 6:15 pm**

Speaker: Gordon MacLeod
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Christmas Is: Snow
Tonight,  we’ll be staging our now annual Christmas presentation “Christmas Is”.  An evening of music and drama, “Christmas Is:  Snow” tells the story through word and song of the journey many of us undertake to find the truth amid the tinsel at Christmas time.  This is a free event and a perfect opportunity to invite a friend who needs to hear the message of hope and transformation the Christmas story offers through an entertaining evening of contemporary music and drama. Three words:  Invite, invite,  invite!  See you there!

Policy on Income Tax Receipts
Article IX of our Church Constitution states: “The fiscal year of the Church shall begin the first day of January and close on the last day of December.  Any monetary donation must be received by, or if mailed, postmarked by December 31st to be eligible for an income tax receipt dated for that year.”

A Favour From Parents
We all love watching kids explore the world around them and try new things, and we hope to foster such growth here. In that vein, however, we do need to ask that parents and caregivers at Lewisville join us in making the stage area (and the instruments and equipment found there) and sound desk at the back of the auditorium off limits to little hands and feet. As cute as it can be, some folks who participate in the services come with their own equipment, and during the Christmas season we have various pieces of rented equipment around as well. We know you’ll want to join us in our efforts to respect others’ private property. Thanks so much!

When the Weather Outside is Frightful
Wake up to a winter wonderland on a Sunday morning?  If the snow is falling then you best be calling yoo-hoo…and by yoo-hoo we mean the church office or website!  For up to the minute information on possible service cancellations, there will be an announcement on the church phone line (853-7552) and website (www.lewisvillebaptistchurch.com) at or before 8:30am the morning of the snow event. Please be sure and check online or call the church before venturing out in a Sunday morning storm!

Kidsville Korner
As of December 12th once again the Meeting Room will be set up as a children’s area with a live feed from the service or event.  This will allows for parents and caregivers to view the program if their little ones are restless and they need a place go when there is no child care or they choose to remain with their child.

Childcare will be provided for infants to age 4 only, in the Meeting Room for the following programs:
Christmas is…Snow                                           December 12th&13th  6:30 pm
Christmas Eve Services                                   December 24th 4:30pm & 6:30 pm

NO childcare/programming for:
The Great Gift Exchange Kids Program    December 20th 6:30 pm
Sunday Morning Service                                December 27th 9:30 am

**Also please note next Sunday, December 20th there will be no Main Street program (K-Grade 4)  during the Sunday morning service so the kids can enjoy the Choir’s Christmas Music Production. Programs for infants to age 4 will be as usual.**

We want to say a big THANK YOU AND MERRY CHRISTMAS to all the kid’s ministries volunteers…you guys are the best!  Please stop by the table in Connections Café to pick up your gift made especially for you by us!

The Kidsville Kids

Speaker: Gordon MacLeod
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Christmas Poinsettias
As in past years, we will be offering the opportunity to donate the cost of a poinsettia ($10) “In Memoriam” to be displayed in the sanctuary during the Christmas season.  Please have your donation to the church office this week.

Christmas Is: Snow
December 12th and 13th we’ll be staging our now annual Christmas presentation “Christmas Is”.  An evening of music and drama, “Christmas Is:  Snow” tells the story through word and song of the journey many of us undertake to find the truth amid the tinsel at Christmas time.  This is a free event and a perfect opportunity to invite a friend who needs to hear the message of hope and transformation the Christmas story offers through an entertaining evening of contemporary music and drama. Three words:  Invite, invite,  invite!  See you there!

Winter Items Needed
Winter is fast approaching and the PRC is seeing an increase in clients looking for winter coats, hats, mitts, snowsuits etc. They are especially in need of sizes 4 – 8 years for boys and girls.  If any of you are cleaning out your closets and looking for a place to donate, they would gladly receive your donations.  Thank you so much for the help and support that you offer to the Pregnancy Resource Centre.

Policy on Income Tax Receipts
Article IX of our Church Constitution states: “The fiscal year of the Church shall begin the first day of January and close on the last day of December.  Any monetary donation must be received by, or if mailed, postmarked by December 31st to be eligible for an income tax receipt dated for that year.”

A Favour From Parents
We all love watching kids explore the world around them and try new things, and we hope to foster such growth here. In that vein, however, we do need to ask that parents and caregivers at Lewisville join us in making the stage area (and the instruments and equipment found there) and sound desk at the back of the auditorium off limits to little hands and feet. As cute as it can be, some folks who participate in the services come with their own equipment, and during the Christmas season we have various pieces of rented equipment around as well. We know you’ll want to join us in our efforts to respect others’ private property. Thanks so much!

Administrative Assistant
For those who were not at the Fall Business Meeting on Monday night, the hiring committee consisting of Jim Carey, Bob Moore and Gordon MacLeod presented the name of the successful candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant while Sarah is on maternity leave as Lauren Somers. You can contact her at lauren@lewisvillebaptistchurch.com. Sarah will be on maternity leave as of December 11th.

Thank-You
Thank you to all for your prayers, cards and phone calls. Thanks to all of the people from the Dorcas Ministries who sent meals. We really enjoyed them! Grace is looking forward to bringing Isaac to meet everyone.

In Him,
Jason, Michelle, Grace & Isaac MacDonald

Kidsville Korner
December is just around the corner and with that comes lots of fun and excitement!  We just want to update you on a few things that are up and coming for the kids their families and friends at Lewisville during the month of December.

Speedway invites you to….

Family & Friend Night at the Movies
Wednesday, December 9th, 6:30-8pm
Veggie Tales newest release, “Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving”
Bring the whole family and some friends too.  Kids come in their jammies (adults can too if they want! Popcorn, and games!  This event is for all kids and their families…so please come even if you’re not connected with Speedway.  Be our guest!

“The Great Gift Exchange”
Sunday, December 20th, 6:30pm
Kid’s Christmas Musical production by our very own Wee Worship Kid’s choir
All the Kids from all of our kids’ programs will be starring in this production!  It’s a ‘gotta be there’  family and friends event.  Come out and support our kids.  Experience the joy of giving by bringing an unwrapped toy to place under the tree for the New Life Mission to give to a low-income child in our city.

Child Care for Christmas Programs
As of December 12th once again the Meeting Room will be set up as a children’s area with a live feed from the service or event.  This will allows for parents and caregivers to view the program if their little ones are restless and they need a place go when there is no child care or they choose to remain with their child.

Childcare will be provided for infants to age 4 in the Meeting Room for the following programs:
Christmas Is…Snow         December 12th&13th,  6:30pm
Christmas Eve Services    December 24th, 4:30pm & 6:30pm

Sunday morning programming and childcare will continue as usual in Kidsville for the month of December except for Sunday December 27th.  This will be a family Sunday and we will be allowing all of our children’s volunteers to be a part of the service

Childcare will not be provided for:
The Great Gift Exchange    December 20th, 6:30pm
Sunday Morning Service     December 27th, 9:30 am