It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Christmas music has started to play on the radio. The anticipation is high. Much like the anticipation of the Israelites as they waited to see how God would keep his promise to save his people. And on that first Christmas morning, the excitement must have gushed over the edges of the shepherd's hearts. They knew something big had occurred and they started to celebrate. We get to celebrate that excitement each and every day. Won't you join us for some of the excitement?

Some dates to know:

December 7th - Gingerbread House Decorating - an annual event. Come and decorate a gingerbread house to take home, immediately following church. $20 per house, $2 per person for lunch, and 2 bags of decorating candy per family to share. You do need to RSVP, by Dec 4: amriehl@chapelgate.org


December 12-14 - The Christmas Schooner - how the Christmas trees became a holiday tradition in America. Call 410-442-5800 for tickets. Kids and adults are welcome, as kids and adults are in the show!


Penny drive - As kids, we hear talk in the family about money and the cost of things. Money is tight this year, but let's see what we can do to help someone else. Even though the bundle under the tree might not be as large this year, there are some who won't have anything. Would you please help as we raise money for Casa Hogar for Children in Acapulco, Mexico?

Bring in your money from now until December 28th, and let's work together to raise $500 for the kids in Mexico! They might need a new shirt, a new washer machine, or even new blankets. It's mighty cold up here, but even in sunny Mexico one needs a blanket on their bed.

Thank you for being part of our family and joining us to help other families. May the excitement of sharing the Good News of Jesus' birth overflow your heart with great joy. Joy! Joy! Joy!