Christmas 2019
Women’s Christmas Tea
You are invited to a Christmas Tea! Spend some time in remembering the ‘reason for the season’ with Grace women (ages 12+) and friends and enjoy fellowship. The holiday tea will include a message by Pastor Marnie, a delightful light luncheon, and Christmas carols at Lehigh University, IACCOCA Hall at Mountain Top Campus. We invite you to bring a donation of a lightly used/new coat or winter weather accessories that will go to our partners at New Bethany Ministries. CLICK HERE to register. The deadline to register is November 24. Please contact Janet Robison 570-620-2160 if you need assistance registering.
Jingle Jam: Unboxed, Family Christmas Event
GRACE Families– join us for Jingle Jam: Unboxed! A family experience program in the Locust Street Campus Sanctuary, followed by an after-party and family service project in the dining room/fellowship hall.
CLICK HERE to register.
Service of Remembrance
Remember your loved one in the presence of God on December 8, 2 pm, at the Locust Street Campus.
SNL / High School Christmas Party
December, 8th, 5:30-8:30 pm, the Locust Street Campus
High School Students– join us for a Christmas Party on December 8th from 5:30 – 8:30. You will need to register for the party because we will be out in Bethlehem for the scavenger hunt, and we need to make sure we have enough drivers and seats.
CLICK HERE to register.
4:8 (Grades 4-8) Christmas Party
December 11, 6:00-8:00 pm at the Locust Street Campus.
2019 Giving Tree
The giving tree is an invitation to our congregation to take a tag from the “giving tree” and show someone love and care by providing the person mentioned in the tag a gift for Christmas. This small gesture will impact the life of another person in the name of Christ. There will be 500 tags/500 people to care about, love, and impact this Christmas season. Please bring your wrapped gift to the BECAHI Campus on Sunday, Dec. 15.
Locations and Dates
- 11/17 – Auditorium side hallway (the BECAHI Campus)
- 11/24 – Gym (the BECAHI Campus)
- 12/1 – Northeast Middle School (9:30-11:30 am only)
- 12/8 – Auditorium side hallway (the BECAHI Campus)
- 12/16 – Gym – receiving and distributing gifts (the BECAHI Campus)
Young Adults Christmas Party
You are invited to our annual Christmas Party at the Crumpler’s home on December 18th, from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. Food and beverages will be provided, but please bring a gift card donation for our local mission partners.
This group is designed for adults who are post-college/20s and 30s.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kyra Thomas at kthomas@gracecb.org
Poinsettias for Christmas Eve
If you would like to remember a loved one with one of the poinsettias that beautify our church on Christmas Eve, please fill out a donation form at the information table in the lobby at the BECAHI Campus, or CLICK HERE. Forms must be received by December, 16th for memorials to be included on the Christmas Eve poinsettia list.
Primetime (Middle School) Christmas Party
December 22nd, 9:00-10:00 am at the BECAHI Campus.
Christmas Eve Services
Every year, we experience the miracle again. Through the music and the message, we experience the wonder of God’s incredible love in sending the baby Jesus on that holy night. Come and worship at GRACE Church Bethlehem this Christmas Eve.
- 12 noon – Christmas Eve Communion Sermon @ the Locust Street Campus
Join us for familiar candles, a message from Dr. Mark Crumpler and communion.
- 3 pm – Family Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ the BECAHI Campus
See the little town of Bethlehem come alive through drama, the singing of carols, and the telling of the great story of Jesus’ birth. Join the angels, shepherds, and wise men as we worship the baby Jesus. Both services will end with a candle lighting experience and a short message from Dr. Marnie Crumpler. Families are invited to visit with nativity animals on the front lawn before the service.
- 5 and 6:30 pm – Christmas Eve Classic Candlelight Services @ the BECAHI Campus
The majesty of music and the message of Jesus’ birth fill these candlelight services. The Chancel Choir, accompanied by an ensemble of musicians from New York City, will lead us in our celebration on this Holy Night. Dr. Marnie Crumpler’s inspiring meditation will be followed by candle lighting as we worship the baby Jesus, the Light of the World.
- 8 pm – Christmas Eve Modern Candlelight Service @ the BECAHI Campus
Celebrate Christmas with familiar carols led by our modern worship band, a reading of the Christmas Story and a message from Dr. Marnie Crumpler followed by an intimate candle lighting experience.