Happy December!

We are winding down to the last couple months of the year. Wow, I don't know about you, but 2024 flew past. As we enter into the holiday months, our prayer for your family is that it is a time that is filled with laughter, joy, and intentionality. I am going to keep the resources at the bottom of this newsletter in case you wanted to check them out again. I've also added a couple of Advent items to the list as well for the upcoming Christmas season. 

This month we are in a series called Waiting for the King!

We are going through the Bible to share stories of how God has been faithful to His people time and time again, even as they waiting hundreds of years for the arrival of their long-awaited King. While we get to celebrate the arrival of our King and Savior during the Christmas season, we too are in the in-between waiting space as we await the second coming of Jesus. Do we still believe God is faithful? Do we still trust Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of our lives? Do we still maintain the Joy of our Salvation? As we enter into this time of celebration, may we search our hearts and ask the Lord renew the joy of our salvation and restore our hope in His faithfulness.

NEW series for December!!

Waiting can be hard, especially when you are waiting for something good. For hundreds of years, God’s people waited for Jesus to come. He is the One who God promised, the One coming to make all things right. He is the good and perfect King who will rule forever. There is no one like Him, and His arrival signaled hope and salvation for all who felt the weight of sin and brokenness upon this world. As the everlasting King and Prince of Peace, He is worthy of all worship. In this series, God invites us to meet and worship our true King.

Mark your calendar for our Keystone Family Christmas Party!

December 7th from 3pm-5pm, join us for some Christmas FUN and a moment of worship created for the WHOLE family! We'll have light refreshments, cookie decorating, games, crafts, giveaways, and MORE! Our hope is to create a fun experience for the whole family to kick off the Christmas season together. 

No need to RSVP for this event, just invite another family and come join us for some Christmas fun! Following the party, all are welcome to head down to the Saline Holiday Parade in downtown Saline!

We will NOT have Sunday Services on December 29th! Be sure to mark your calendars so you don't forget! 

To ring in the NEW Year, we will be having a Movie and PJs Sunday in Keystone Kids! Join us January 5th during either of our service times to enjoy a movie, games, and some fun snacks. We are looking forward to ringing in the New Year with our Keystone Kids!

Here is a quick list of some different resources that can be helpful in your families journey to grow your faith! I've added a variety to hopefully give you a good start. We have most of these resources on hand if you'd like to take a look before you buy.

If you are looking for more specific resources than what's listed below, don't hesitate to reach out, we have a huge list and can likely point you in the right direction! 

- Ashley Clement

Children's Director

ashley@keystonechurch.us