A great big "Thank You" to everyone who helped with the
Children's Christmas Pageant last Sunday!
CLICK HERE to see pictures!
 This Sunday, December 15, we will enjoy Christmas Music Sunday during our worship service at 9:30 a.m.!
Pastor Don will be sharing a message titled "Peace," and the scripture will be Luke: 2:13-20.
We will be lighting the "Peace" candle on our Advent wreath.
After Worship...
The Case for Christmas 
“A Mind-Boggling Proposition”
Adult Sunday School Class
from 11 a.m. - Noon
Please plan to stay after fellowship time and join Pastor Don as we discuss and watch video teaching by Lee Strobel. This Sunday the study looks at the Bible’s claim that Jesus was born of a virgin and why it is important.
Childcare is available with advance notice.
Also, transportation is available if needed. There is no homework for this class, just come for all or any of the lessons. Please contact Vickie Wyant with any questions.
 2025 Stewardship Campaign...
Thank you to those who have turned in your 2025 Pledges. We greatly appreciate your financial commitment to JKPC. If you have not yet turned in your 2025 Pledge, please do so ASAP. Session will be working on the 2025 Budget this month. If you need a pledge card, CLICK HERE to print, or you can pick one up in the church office. Your 2025 Pledge can be returned to the church, or you can email your confidential pledge to our treasurer, Linda Koeplin, churchjohnknox@gmail.com Be sure to include your full name and mail address in your email. Thank you!
This Sunday, December 15, is the Last Day For:
 Monthly Miracles Warm Clothing Drive:
(Coats, Hats, Gloves, Socks and more!)
Bring your donations of warm clothing to JKPC by December 15.
Volunteers are needed to help with the distribution event at Valley Community Church in
Pleasanton on December 21.
Visit www.monthlymiracles.org to learn more.
 Heifer Living Gift Market
A Gift that keeps on Giving…
Your purchase of a Heifer International Animal or trees can be “purchased” on behalf of a family in need, allowing the family to create income & a future for their community.
We have lovely honoree cards, as well as fun animal fact cards, too!
Stop by the Heifer Table after church or in the church office during the week
Christmas Food Drive thru December 24!
Help support the Children's Emergency Food Bank this Christmas through the annual Food Drive.
The Food Drive will continue through the end of the month.
CLICK HERE for the list of "most needed" items. Thank you!
SWELL Luncheon Event
Bridges Restaurant in Danville
Saturday, December 14
SWELL (Social Women Enjoying Living Life) will be having a luncheon on
Saturday, December 14, at 11:30 a.m.
As always, Bridges will be decorated
for Christmas to get us all in the spirit. Bridges is located at 44 Church St in Danville.
There is public parking next door next to the Theatre.
All those who wish to join in can let Lynn Getty know
at 925-968-9126 or email her at lynnimurray38@yahoo.com.
Can’t wait to see all you beautiful ladies.
Happening in Youth Group!
Sunday, December 15
 This Sunday - No youth group Christmas Party at JKPC.
Instead - Soeun & PJ Peterson will be going to the Free Event: Bethlehem!
You will experience a night in Bethlehem where the Christmas story will be re-told all around you with live animals, hundreds of actors, music, and dance.
CLICK HERE for photos on Facebook.
This event is at Santa Clara First Baptist Church, 6:30-9 p.m. (3111 Benton Street, Santa Clara). If interested in joining them, please contact Soeun at 209-602-8096
Tuesday, December 24
5 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service
8 p.m. Christmas Eve Communion Service
Friday, December 27
Youth Group Reunion with Bruce Byrne!
from 6 - 8 p.m.
Come enjoy pizza, your favorite games and the sharing of your favorite memories and stories.
All current and former JKPC Youth Group attendees welcome
Women’s Ministries
“Share & Care” Cookie Exchange
Friday, December 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Please bring homemade cookies to share, and we will each leave with a variety of cookies to take home.
We will be delivering some to our home bound church family members as well. Sign up with Sandy Rauch by December 15.
Prayers of Joy & Concern: for Nancy Polcyn's mom who is still in the hospital and is receiving radiation therapy this week for her brain tumors; for healing for Allean Husted’s sister, Lorraine Sperling, who is in the hospital in Orlando, FL with pneumonia; for Colleen Henning's niece, Amy, who has begun chemotherapy for breast cancer; for former Joy Preschool teacher Ms. Evin (and her family), whose father is in hospice care; for those grieving the loss of loved ones; for students who are preparing for and taking finals.
This Week's Happenings…
Wednesday ...
6:30 p.m. Spanish Speaking Bible Study - Room D
6:45 p.m. Job's Daughters - Fellowship Hall, Library
Thursday...
6:00 p.m. Troop 2021 - Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. Alanon - Room D
**Dean/Steve will email out rehearsal info**
Friday...
8:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - Dublin Skillet
Sunday...
9:30 a.m. Worship Service - Sanctuary
10:30 a.m. Heavenly Grace Church - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. Adult Education Class - Room D
Thought for the week:
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