December 3rd 2025

Christmas Eve at ACC:

Please plan to join us for Christmas Eve worship!

5 pm | Family Friendly Worship Service

7 pm | Traditional Worship Service

Please note, with all the excitement on Christmas Eve, church office hours will be limited to 1-3 pm on Wednesday, December 24th.

ACC Staffing Update

We are thrilled to welcome Katie Beaver to our staff team as ACC's new office manager. She brings extensive administrative experience working in non-profit office settings, a details-focused mindset, and creative gifts that will support our online and congregational communications. Katie is excited about the role and looking forward to being part of our community. She'll begin her work with us on January 6th and you'll be able to reach her (as always) at office@allisonville.org.

Additionally, we are pleased to share that Beth Guy, who has been serving as our transitional congregational care coordinator, will be staying in this role on a permanent basis. Beth has been a rich blessing to many of our members through visits in their homes, care facilities, and hospitals. It's proven a great fit for both ACC and Beth, so we're excited her ministry will continue to grow. Beth can be reached by phone/text at 913-206-9856 or by email at Beth@allisonville.org.

Cheese Ball Orders are due TOMORROW!

Remember, tomorrow, Thursday, December 18th, is the last day to get your cheese ball orders in. Click below to submit your order before it's too late!

Christmas Offering

Our denomination's Christmas special offering supports the work of our regions as they care for congregations, support clergy, offer youth and camp programming, and a variety of other ministries. You can give to the Christmas offering online at https://disciplesmissionfund.org/special-offerings/christmas/ or on Sunday morning by placing a designated gift in the offering plate. 

NEW CHILDREN'S MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY

Gather & Grow | January 25, 5:00PM

We are starting something new in our Children's Ministry! On the last Sunday of each month, we will gather at 5:00pm for Gather & Grow, a time of fun and fellowship for our kids in 5th grade and below and their families.

Our kickoff will be Sunday, January 25, at 5:00PM.

Stay tuned for more information! Dinner is provided, we will have some fun activities, and do a service project together. Reach out to Rev, Josh Jackson with any questions!

Plan for Sunday, December 28th

There will be ONE service at 10:30 am and no coffee cafe on Sunday, December 28th.

ACC Holiday Office Hours

The ACC business office will be closed from 12/25 through 1/5. For administrative and facilities-related requests, the best way to reach out is always office@allisonville.org. That email will be monitored during that time.

Between Christmas and New Year's, Pastor Sarah will be the point of contact for any pastoral care emergencies that arise. Thanks for your patience and understanding in this season of staff transitions and holiday travel. 

December Food Pantry Requests

Canned Peas (not available from Gleaners)

Canned Tuna

Canned Fruit

Peanut Butter

Toilet Paper

Toothpaste 

Individually wrapped kid's snacks and juices

2026 calendars

Used, clean grocery bags

FYI, storage space is limited and we have plenty of diapers. Thank you for your support!

Pick Up Your 2026 Offering Envelopes!

If you requested offering envelopes for the 2026 year for weekly or monthly

giving - you can pick them up at the Welcome Center.

Mary Martha Circle

The Circle luncheon will be on Thursday December 18th at 11:30 am. We will meet at Murphys Steakhouse located at 52nd Street and Allisonville Road. Please RSVP to Sherilee Mclain.

For Your Calendar

Dec 18 | 11:30AM | Mary Martha Circle Lunch

Dec 20 | 12:00PM | Youth Ministry Christmas Party

Dec 21 | Cheese Ball Pickup

Dec 23 | 7PM | ACC Book Club

Dec 24 | 5PM | Family Christmas Eve Service

Dec 24 | 7PM | Traditional Christmas Eve Service

2026

Jan 3 | 9AM | Crafting Group

Jan 9 | 8PM | Youth Ministry Winter Lock-In

Jan 13 | Sarah Circle (ZOOM)

Jan 19 | MLK Celebration (Shalom Zone)

Jan 20 | 7PM | ACC Book Club

Jan 25 | 5PM | Gather & Grow (Children's Ministry Event)

Joys and Concerns

In Case You Missed It

Scripture Readers Needed for December and the New Year!

We are now scheduling December 2025, and January/February 2026, with the option for “live” readers. If you choose to read the scripture live we would appreciate it if you could read it for both services.

Please contact John Quick to sign up (317-294-2709 or qman21611@gmail.com)

Sign Up for Flowers in Worship for 2025!

The rate for Worship Flowers is currently $50, and payment may be made to Allisonville Christian Church. Check or cash is preferred and please note somewhere on your payment that it is for worship flowers. However, you can do an online giving as well.

On your Sunday, Kim Fourman will bring a beautiful arrangement of flowers to the sanctuary that you are welcome to take home with you after the second service finishes around noon

If you have any questions please contact the office for assistance. 317-849-3957 or office@allisonville.org