The season of Advent is almost here, and St. Francis is filled with opportunities to celebrate, serve, and prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ. Mark your calendars and join us for these joyful events:

November

Nov. 9 Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
Filled shoeboxes due back Nov. 23

Nov. 16 – Angel Tree Gift Giving
Unwrapped gifts due back Dec. 7

Nov. 30, 11:30 AM – Deck the Halls
Help decorate the sanctuary and pavilion

December

Dec. 1, 9:15 AM – Monday Morning Advent Devotions
Finding Hope, Peace, & Joy at Christmas
(Also meets Dec. 2, Dec. 8, and Dec. 15)

Dec. 6, 2:00 PM – Billy Graham Library Tour
Lunch at 1:00 PM in the Café

Dec. 7, 10:10 AM – Christmas Cantata: “Choosing the Savior”
Look for ticket sales beginning early November

Dec. 13, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Cookies & Cocoa with Santa

Dec. 20 – Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Arboretum Walmart — 1-hour sign-ups

Dec. 21, 5:00 PM – Dinner and a Show
Christmas program presented by the children of St. Francis

Dec. 24, 5:00 PM – Family Christmas Eve Service
Join us for this special candlelight worship

Let’s celebrate the Countdown to Christmas together as we find hope, peace, and joy in the season of Christ’s coming!