It’s finally December!
As we step into December, we’re entering the busiest and most joyful seasons of ministry. This month is filled with opportunities to celebrate Christ’s birth, serve our community, and share His love in tangible ways. From special worship services to outreach events, December is a time when your dedication shines brightest.
We want to pause and express our heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Your faithfulness, energy, and compassion make a lasting impact—not only within our church family but also in the lives of those we reach. Thank you for continually showing Christ’s love through your service.
Here are some key events and opportunities to keep on your radar as we move through December:
Wondernight is a night specifically made for children with special needs in mind. It is a night where these children and their siblings get to enjoy a fun evening of dinner, games, and crafts on Sunday, December 7 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The Gingerbread competition is back! For both Guest Services rotations during December 7 & 14 services Volunteer Central will be transformed into a festive but fierce Christmas Competition! Teams will compete to see who has the best decorated Gingerbread house, so bring your best piping skills and may the best Decorators win!
Restoring Christmas is a special evening for anyone navigating loss this holiday season. Through music, stories, and a message from Pastor Bryan Apinis, you’ll find comfort and hope. Join us Thursday, December 4 at Gwinnett Church (7:00–8:00 p.m., doors open at 6:45 p.m.). Walk-ups are welcome, and the event will also be available online.
Celebrate Jesus’s birthday with music, creativity, and holiday fun at the KidStuf Christmas Show! Bring the whole family to experience the true meaning of Christmas—plus, rumor has it, it might be a White Christmas!
On December 14 at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. right after our adult services, Jump Start is taking place! JumpStart is a 15-minute presentation where parents and kids learn together what it means to put their trust in Jesus. Designed to spark meaningful conversations about faith, the event helps families begin the discussion and provides a tool to continue it at home. Along with that, high school students are invited to celebrate the season at InsideOut’s annual Christmas Party! Wear a festive outfit, bring a friend, and enjoy a night of fun as we wrap up the last GCIO gathering of 2025.
Christmas Eve Services & Volunteer Sign Up
As December is coming up we are getting ready to celebrate Christmas!
Christmas Eve is on a Wednesday this year, and Gwinnett Church will be hosting 3 services on December 24. The Service times will be : 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Note that 5:00 p.m. there will be no Waumba Land). We hope to see you there, and for those who would like to serve, please sign up!
Thank you all so much for continuing to support and serve your church so well and we are so grateful for ya’ll!
Sunday Details
Message: Anticipating Christmas | Andy Stanley
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OUR VISION AND VALUES
We Prioritize Our Guests
Come Prepared
Be Joyful
Make it Personal
Volunteer Schedule
9:15 a.m. Team Schedule
8:15 a.m. - Arrive to Volunteer Central
8:20 a.m. - Team Meeting
8:40 a.m. - In Positions
9:15 a.m. - Service begins
10:10 a.m. - Return to positions for “fond farewell”
10:40 a.m. - Dismissed
11:15 a.m. Team Schedule
10:15 a.m. - Arrive to Volunteer Central
10:20 a.m. - Team Meeting
10:40 a.m. - In Positions
11:15 a.m. - Service begins
12:10 p.m. - Return to positions for “fond farewell”
12:40 p.m. - Dismissed
Uniform
Events
WonderNight
Gwinnett Church is hosting an event designed just for you and your family! We invite children with special needs and their siblings to join us for a fun evening of dinner, games, and crafts on Sunday, December 7 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. While your kids are entertained, we hope you can enjoy an evening to go on a date, knock out some holiday shopping, or simply sit in silence!
December 7 | 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Gwinnett Church | UpStreet
GS Gingerbread Competition
The Gingerbread competition is back !! For both Guest Services rotations (9:15 &11:15) during December 7 and 14 Services Volunteer Central will be transformed into a festive but fierce Christmas Competition! Teams will compete to see who has the best decorated Gingerbread house so bring your best piping skills and may the best decorators win!
December 7 & 14 | 9:40 & 11:40 a.m.
Gwinnett Church | Volunteer Central
kidstuf
KidStuf Christmas Show is a joyful, family-friendly celebration of Jesus’s birthday filled with music, creativity, and holiday fun. Bring your kids to experience the true meaning of Christmas- Plus, rumor has it, that it might just be a White Christmas! Join us on December 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium!
December 12 | 7:00 p.m.
Gwinnett Church | Auditorium
Waumba Land and UpStreet wear your best
Bring your kiddos in their Sunday/Christmas best to enjoy and celebrate alongside their favorite people - their small group!
It's a fancy occasion for one and all on Waumba Land and UpStreet.
Don't let your littles, and bigs, miss it.
December 21 | 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.
Gwinnett Church | UpStreet & Wamba Land
Jump Start
Jump Start is a 15-minute presentation where parents and kids learn together what it means to put their trust in Jesus. It’s designed to help parents jump-start a conversation about faith. We’ll get the conversation going and give you a tool to help continue it at home.
December 14 | 10:30 a.m. &12:30 p.m.
Gwinnett Church | UpStreet
InsideOut Christmas party
On Sunday, December 14th, high school students are invited to wear a festive outfit, bring a friend, and join us for InsideOut’s annual Christmas party. Come celebrate the last GCIO gathering of 2025 with us!
December 14 | 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Gwinnett Church | Student Building
To find all of our upcoming events, visit the Gwinnett Church Top 3 page.
UPDATES:
Our Guest Services Sweatshirts are available to Pre-Order ! Use this link to purchase your sweatshirts just in time for the winter weather!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Upcoming birthdays
Robin Apollon- December 1
Janelle Wagner- December 1
Stephen Guynn- December 4
Rob Learn- December 5
Jewel Chunn- December 6
Ingrid Taveras- December 6
Steven Wirabudi- December 7
James McNulty- December 8
Jean Swanda- December 9
Nicole Iwaji- December 12
Daliana Harrington- December 14
Nancy McGinnis- December 14
Austin Anderson- December 16
Dave Gareau- December 18
Zack Bennett- December 20
Steve Millice- December 24
Mark Campbell- December 25
Staci Brewer- December 27
Jennifer Smith- December 27
Katy May- December 28
Honor Sohn- December 28
Amanda Arnett- December 29
Kacie Ingold- December 29
Jamie Osmanson- December 29
