The Holidays Are Coming! 

This season brings many chances to serve others, make meaningful connections, and be a blessing to those around us. Together, let’s embody the love and compassion of Christ in our church and community. 

Upcoming Events

Campus Decorating | November 24

Volunteers of all ages are needed to help decorate our Ashkum, Goodland, and Watseka campuses after services. If you’d like to take part in preparing our spaces for the season, please sign up at the Welcome Center!

Central Office Closed | November 28

The Central Office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Monday, December 2 at 9am.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing | November 29-30 | Watseka Campus   

This Christmas, support our community by ringing the Salvation Army bell—90% of funds raised stay local. Sign up for a one-hour slot as a family or individual at the Welcome Center.

Campus Christmas Card | December 1     

Share the Joy of Christmas with Your Church Family!  Starting December 1, bring a family Christmas card to display at your campus as a warm greeting to your church family. Let’s celebrate being a church family this holiday season!

Advent | December 1-24

Join us starting December 1 for an Advent journey through the book of Hebrews, celebrating the coming of Jesus, our ultimate hope. Each day, we’ll share meaningful reflections and insights on our social media, helping us all focus on the true reason for the season. Prefer a printed copy? Visit the Welcome Center to pick up our Advent guide! Families, we’ve got something for you too! Grab a Kids’ Advent Calendar, perfect for helping children explore the Christmas story with fun, daily activities.

Let’s prepare our hearts together—because Jesus truly is better!

Refuge Breakfast | December 1

Join us for breakfast at the Watseka Campus, donations will go towards the Refuge Winter Retreats.

Missionary Christmas Cards | December 8

If you would like to donate to our missionaries this Christmas please pick up an envelope at the Welcome Center or donate online. Baskets available at the Welcome Centers if you are interested in sending them a personal card! We will be collecting cards and envelopes until December 8.

Children’s Christmas Program | December 15 

Experience the wonder of Christmas through the voices of our JAM Children. Bring your family and friends to share in this reminder of the true reason we celebrate: the birth of Jesus, our Savior.

Ashkum Campus | 9AM

Watseka Campus | 9AM

Goodland Campus | 10AM

Christmas Eve Eve Service

Ashkum Campus | Monday, December 23 | 6:30PM

Join us for coffee and cookies following the service. 

Christmas Eve  Services

Goodland Campus | Tuesday, December 24 | 4:30PM

Watseka Campus | Tuesday, December 24 | 6:30PM 

Join us for coffee and cookies following both services.