‘Tis The Season!
As we move on 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:
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!
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, we will be having Adult Baptisms during both services! We are celebrating Corey Lea, Scott Adams, and Luke Feldman during the 9:15 a.m. service and Jasmine Richey, Temi Alli, and Victoria Hall during the 11:15 a.m. We rejoice with each of you as you take this powerful step of faith!
Also on December 14 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., right after our adult services Jump Start is taking place! Jump Start 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
Kidmin Fun or Tacky CHristmas Sweater Day
Everyone's donning their silly, tacky, or fun Christmas wear! From our babies up to elementary schoolers, let's kick off the Christmas season with some funky cheer. Bring your kids to their Sunday environment: Waumba Land or UpStreet, for a fun morning together.
December 14 | 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. services
Gwinnett Church | UpStreet and Waumba Land
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
New Year’s Prayer Walk
One of our favorite traditions at Gwinnett Church is to begin each year by gathering for prayer. You’re invited to join us outside on New Year's Day for a self-guided prayer walk as we pray for our families, our community, and more.
January 1 | 10:00 a.m.
Gwinnett Church
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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
