---- Note from Executive Pastor Greg Hawkins (I edited it down, RB)In a couple days, Thanksgiving will be a memory and our thoughts will turn to Christmas. At this time of year, as Christ followers, we celebrate the most significant event that ever happened-God sent His only Son to live among us-Immanuel. God with Us.
Theme: The title of our services this year at South Barrington is God With Us. If you were here last year for Light, you may remember that we traveled to several different countries to observe God in other cultures. This year, we're staying at home with a warm, story-driven service that reveals God's presence with us. It's a service we know you'll want to attend and bring friends and family with you. Note: Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m service is presented entirely in Spanish!! English translation available.
Tickets: Equal access ticketing for God With Us opens on November 28. From then until noon on Thursday, December 4, you can request tickets that will be put into a pool and, at the close of the equal access period, the computer will randomly assign seats, giving everyone equal access to great seats. Here's the deal. The only bad seat is an empty one. As a member, we know you're committed to bringing the message of Christ to people who don't yet know Him. So we're asking you to help us make sure every seat is filled and no opportunity is lost.
Every year, 20 percent of the assigned tickets are no-shows. In Willow Creek's auditorium, that translates to more than 1,400 seats! We understand that many of you are ordering tickets, hoping and praying a friend or family member will come with you. We join you in that prayer! But please return any tickets you will not be using. You can return them online, in person at Ticket Central, or by phone to "Ticket Central" in the Main Lobby following any weekend service or call the ticket line at (847) 765-7100 from 10 a.m.-noon or 7-9 p.m. daily.
Time: We need the gift of your time. It takes 3,500 volunteer opportunities to welcome guests, care for children, serve coffee, direct traffic, and a whole list of other things that, when pulled together, translates into a memorable experience for everyone. So we're asking you to consider giving the gift of your time to be a volunteer at one service. You can serve with your small group or your friends; and there are family-friendly opportunities, so you and your family can serve together. Learn about the opportunities and sign up at willowcreek.org/volunteer.
Finally, we ask that you join us in prayer that hearts will be open to hearing about the hope that can only come through Jesus Christ. And that God will bless all of our efforts to make this
Christmas about experiencing the reality that God is with us!
Blessings,
Blessings,
Greg Hawkins
Executive Pastor
GOD WITH US - Twelve services will be presented at our South Barrington campus.
Friday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 19 at 5 and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 20 at 5 and 7:30 p.m.
Monday, December 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. (NOTE: Presented entirely in Spanish)
Wednesday, December 23 at 5 and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 24 at 1, 3:30, and 6 p.m.
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