IPC Weekly eMessenger - December 8, 2025

"O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure."

Isaiah 25:1

SUNDAY 12/7 SERMONS

Interested in listening to last week's sermons again? Click the links below to listen.

SUNDAY MORNING

SUNDAY EVENING

WEDNESDAY NOON BIBLE STUDY AND LUNCH

Message by Rev. Alex Sutherland

Vegetable Beef Soup

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Salad Bar

Cake

TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER GROUP

GREENING OF THE CHURCH

Everyone is invited to participate in the annual greening of the church this Friday, December 12. Meet in the sanctuary at 9:30 am to begin decorating the church for Christmas. We will be placing poinsettias, hanging the garland, preparing bows, and decorating the courtyard. Any men that could help with the heavy lifting would be appreciated. Please remember to bring work gloves and clippers. All other materials will be supplied. For more information, contact Carol Scott or Winn Morgan (see Realm for contact information).

BABY SHOWER FOR MADELINE MULLININX

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS AND GREENERY

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, our plans for this year include placing poinsettias and greenery in the sanctuary. If you would like to recognize a special person, you may do so by ordering a poinsettia, or you may make a donation toward the greenery. The cost is $15.00. For those who choose to order poinsettias, please be good stewards and remove them after the evening service on Christmas Eve. Please click here and fill out the form to make your order. All orders for poinsettias/greenery need to be submitted by December 14.

DECEMBER/JANUARY IPC MESSENGER

WINTER SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

The Winter Sunday School quarter has begun. You can find the list of classes and subjects being taught here.

LESSONS AND CAROLS SERVICE

AND

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BUFFET

Our Lessons & Carols Service will be held Sunday evening, December 21, 2025, at 5:30 pm. It will be followed by our Annual Christmas Buffet. Members of the congregation are asked to help with this event by bringing ready-to-eat finger foods, on platters which require no reheating or assembly. This year we are providing food by Care Groups as follows:

A. Brodmann/Brunson - SWEET
Crowe - SAVORY
Gobel - SWEET
Breckenridge - SAVORY
Thompson - SWEET
Biemiller - SAVORY
Martin/Jackson - SWEET
Milling - SAVORY
Mullininx - SAVORY
Gross/W. Brodmann - SWEET
Boatright/Hazeltine - SAVORY
Barrett - SAVORY

MARCH FOR LIFE 2026

The March for Life is an inspiring and peaceful rally of pro-life supporters from across the country. It has occurred every year (except during the pandemic) since 1974 in response to the Roe v. Wade decision. This year's trip will take place from January 22, 2026 - January 24, 2026. Consider joining us as we march for the unborn! For more details and to register click on the QR code below. For questions, contact Right to Life Committee chair David Gobel (contact information can be found in the Realm directory).

BUILDING PLEDGE UPDATE

Are you up-to-date in your building pledges? We began the Generations fundraising effort in February 2023, asking for three-year pledges due February 2026. We are at the point at which we need an influx of cash to build the new kitchen and new restrooms at Point Pleasant. Do your utmost to get your pledge up-to-date.

A PODCAST JUST FOR IPC

INTO THE STUDY is a weekly podcast. If you have not downloaded the app to your smartphone or your tablet, do that today. After downloading, visit the the home tab and click on INTO THE STUDY or look in the media tab. New ones will be released each Thursday. Questions about the app should be directed to Josh Espinosa (josh@ipcsav.org).

The latest Into the Study episode, can be found here and on the IPCSAV app.

Have a question? Want to provide a topic for discussion in an upcoming episode? Contact us here.

HOUSEKEEPING

Have you moved? Has a phone number changed? How about your photo and/or your family photo; is it up to date? Please take a moment to look at your information in Realm and see that the information is correct. If you are not sure how to update these items on the Realm website or the Realm Connect app, send an email with the information (photos as well) to this email: directory@ipcsav.org

2025 ANNUAL CALENDAR

The 2025 annual calendar can be accessed online and printed. If you need a copy printed please contact the church office.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Fall Sunday School quarter began on September 7. Sunday school occurs at 9:00 AM and lasts until 9:40 AM. For details about your Sunday school class, visit the website. This quarter is not elective, so you will attend the class that corresponds to your age.

BIBLE READING PLAN FOR 2025

For 2025, we will offer the Navigator's Book-at-a-Time Bible reading plan. Hard copies will be available on Sundays and in the church office; you can use the provided pdf as well. In the year ahead, ask God each day to speak directly to you from the Scripture portions you read. Be expectant, and let your continual exposure to God’s Word reshape your attitudes and behavior as you gain a better understanding of every part of His written testimony to us.